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Melbourne Cup run highlight of Noel’s racing career

By JIM BOWDEN TOP hats went into the air and fashionable women jumped and cheered as New Zealand Thoroughbred Straight Draw won the 1957 Melbourne Cup at Flemington with a flashy finishing burst under bright skies.

He won the Cup by a neck from Prince Darius but race historians still wonder how he might have fared if trainer Tommy Smith hadn’t pulled the rising champion and favourite Tulloch from the race.

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Continued from Page 1 Back in the pack that day – second last all the way for two miles in fact – was 24-year-old jockey Noel Best riding Book Link.

“It was a thrill for a young jockey to be a part of that great event,” said Noel, 81, as we walked around Doomben racecourse.

“Mum owned the horse, dad trained him and my brother Kevin was the strapper. ‘Have a go on him’, my dad said. ‘He’s a little tired and he won’t win but at least you’ll get to ride in the Cup’.”

But Noel was no slouch in the racing saddle – he had already won dozens of races on city and country tracks around Australia and in 1948, aged 15, won the coveted Doomben 10,000, Queensland’s premier sprint race, on Murray Stream.

“I always say I just went along for the ride,” Noel laughed. “Murray Stream pulled the reins from me twice as openings appeared and he went for it.

I hung on and he took me home first past the post.”

We were at Doomben racecourse to talk about the re-opening of the Heritage Archives up in the old press room. The Thor-

oughbred Racing History Association will now open the archives to researchers and the general public for guided tours every Wednesday from 10 am to 3 pm.

“I’m happy to be just a volunteer on the day,” Noel said.

As we entered the building, Noel patted a statue of champion Darling Downs horse Bernborough standing in the doorway and recollected: “My win in 1948 came two years after this amazing horse won the Doomben double in 1946 – the 10,000 and the Doomben Cup under crushing weights.”

Noel Best, who lives at Hendra only minutes from the racetracks he loves, was a heavyweight jockey who had a wonderful strike rate during a career which spanned little more than a decade.

He is the only one in Queensland history to win the Brisbane apprentices, jockeys and trainers premierships. He formed a lethal combination with his father Fred which was best in the 1950s when they had some outstanding horses including the top stayer Book Link. His best wins included the

Thoroughbred Straight Draw 1957 Melbourne Cup Winner

Stradbroke Handicap on Plato and the Doomben 10,000 on Murray Stream.

The love of horses and the passion for racing started for Noel when as a school kid he rode bareback in the bush around his childhood home of Chillagoe, a mining town in north Queensland.

His father was an amateur jockey then and became a leading trainer, so Noel went naturally into the racing game and was riding winners as a teenager.

“We loved our horses, and often slept with them,” Noel said. “I’m not sure all horses today are as well looked after as they were back then.”

Noel remembers some of

his early races. “We went to Gatton one day and I rode four winners, and most of them came in at 10 to 1. Dad said I’d better go around to the farmers who owned the horses and get my sling. He reckoned they might have their cash in tins hidden in the corn fields.

“Well, they paid me in pumpkins, onions and barley. At least our horses had a good feed.”

Noel also remembers the day he won the Cleveland Bay Handicap at Townsville. “The horse was owned by a trainer in Sydney and a woman who ran a brothel in Brisbane asked me to ride it. She had a bag stuffed with money. She said if I won

she’d buy me a motor car.

“Well, I won and the horse paid 50 to 1.

“Back in Brisbane we chased up the woman in the hope of getting my first motor car. She came to the door and said it had been a bad week for business so she handed me a five pound note.

“I asked dad what I should do with it. He said frame the bloody thing.

Nobody will believe you!”

Noel says the biggest ‘sling’ he got as a young jockey was at a Sydney meet when he rode two winners and was paid five hundred pounds – twice.

“That was big money in those days,” he said.

Noel eventually took over from his dad as a trainer and looked after about 40 horses. His racing career was interrupted when he had a fall and broke a leg.

“I put on a little too much weight after that,” he said.

He folded up his silks in 1961 after 14 years in the racing game.

Noel seldom goes to the track these days, but still studies the form and places a bet on now and then.

“Dad lived to 85 and me, well, I’m as good as gold, mate,” he said.

He went to a Bernborough celebration lunch with a few mates at the Cricketers Club a few

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BRISBANE City Council is imparting energy efficiency wisdom to seniors through the Green Heart Wisdom project.

2,000 low income seniors across Brisbane will volunteer to share information about how they use energy in their homes and will receive a range of incentives to help them become more energy efficient. Lord Mayor Graham Quirk said the information shared by seniors in the Green Heart Wisdom project would not only help inform Council, but also state and federal governments in preparing future energy efficiency programs.

“The Green Heart Wisdom project will help us understand the energy consumption habits of our residents and how we can assist them to reduce their energy usage,” Cr Quirk said.

“Council is constantly seeking new for ways to make Brisbane a cleaner, greener city. This project will allow us to help seniors save valuable money on their

power bills, and enable them to make better use of their financial resources at a critical stage in their life’s journey.”

“Many seniors are already mindful of how they use energy in their homes and want to learn more about how to further cut their power bills and have a positive environmental impact. “Participants will receive a tailored range of incentives such as energy saving products and services, and gift vouchers to help them become even more energy efficient.”

The Green Heart Wisdom project has been supported by $2.9 million in funding from the Department of Industry as part of the Low Income Energy Efficiency Program. “We hope the Green Heart Wisdom project will support seniors on low incomes to stay healthier and more comfortable in their homes,” said Cr Quirk. For more information on the Green Heart Wisdom Project visit www.brisbane.qld.gov.au or call Council on 07 3403 8888.

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Herbs keep Brenda, 81, alert and healthy

Herb lovers Brenda Nicholls and Barbara Hornsby (garden coordinator) explain the health properties of Coleus amboinicus - the ‘Mother of Herbs’ - among the plants at the Redcliffe Botanic Gardens.

ACTIVE tennis player, swimmer and herb grower Brenda Nicholls, 81, knelt down in a patch of Coleus amboinicus and declared: “This and a lot of other plants like it will help keep you young, alert and healthy.”

We were examining sprouts of the semi-succulent ‘Mother of Herbs’, also known as Spanish thyme or Indian spice, at the Redcliffe Botanic Gardens, widely regarded as having one of the best collections of herbs in Queensland.

Brenda is a member of the Peninsula Herb Group which tends and cultivates more than 500 species of culinary, medicinal, and native herbs at the botanic gardens, many of them rare species.

She also grows herbs in

her own garden and uses them often in her cooking and to make tasty herbal teas drawn from lemon grass, oregano and other herbs. Her home garden includes healthy plots of basil, tyne, sage, oregano, ginger and garlic.

“A love of herbs started for me almost 40 years ago when I worked a sheep and wheat farm with my husband at Dalwallinu, a town in the wheatbelt region 246 km north east of Perth,” Brenda said. “I was developing arthritis and got in touch with a herbalist.

Soon I was reading and absorbing everything about herbs and eventually formed a herb society in Perth and started work with a naturopath.

“As I said, that was 40

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years ago and today I’m free of arthritis after changing my diet and using herbs in a variety of ways.”

[In an effort to gain relief and take a ‘natural’ approach to the pain and swelling of arthritis, more patients than ever before are seeking herbal remedies. Certain herbs may have anti-inflammatory properties that can help with rheumatoid arthritis.

But Seniors Newspaper advises speaking to a medical practitioner to avoid any side effects].

When Brenda isn’t playing a weekly game of tennis with her friends at the Redcliffe Tennis Centre, tending her herb garden, attending dance classes or swimming in the sea at Margate where she lives, she’s out as a volunteer massaging the hands and feet of people residing in nursing homes.

“I also like to spread the good word about herbs and this month I am going to speak to people about the health benefits of different herbs at workshops in six libraries on the peninsula,” Brenda said.

Brenda settled at Margate 33 years ago and lives near her youngest son who married a Queenslander.

One of 12 children, she returns to Western Australia every second year to visit her extended family.

Brenda’s herb presentations will be a Kallangur (March 26), North Lakes (March 21), Strathpine (May 2), Bribie Island (May 15), Redcliffe (May 22) and Narangba (Hune 24).

The Redcliffe Botanic Gardens is just 10 minutes from Brisbane’s northern suburbs and 30 minutes from the Brisbane CBD

Next steps for Gallipoli 2015 ballot 42,582 applications were received from Australians planning to attend the Dawn Service at Gallipoli in 2015, marking 100 years since the landing of Australian and New Zealand troops during the First World War. The Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for the Centenary of ANZAC, Senator the Hon. Michael Ronaldson, said the government’s contracted ticket provider would now begin the process of confirming applications.

“Ticketek will review and remove any duplicate, incomplete or incorrect applications before the ballot is drawn. The ballot draw is automated and comprises of four cascades, providing some preference for direct descendants and veterans with qualifying or overseas service,” Senator Ronaldson said. “Outside the ballot, there are places for Australian First World War widows who will be included as part of Australia’s official representative group and 400 places for secondary school children and their chaperones.”

Senator Ronaldson said all ballot applicants, successful and unsuccessful, will be notified of the outcome before Anzac Day 2014.

“Those who are unsuccessful, and who elected to be on the waitlist, will be notified of any passes that may become available from those who can no longer attend, up until 31 March 2015.

Senator Ronaldson said a full program of activities would be rolled out over the Anzac Centenary period 2014-2018 to mark the 100th anniversary of Australia’s involvement in the First World War. For more information on Gallipoli 2015 visit www.gallipoli2015. dva.gov.au or the Anzac Centenary visit www.anzac centenary.gov.au.

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Captions: Herb lovers Brenda Nicholls and Barbara Hornsby (garden coordinator) explain the health properties of Coleus amboinicus – the ‘Mother of Herbs’ – among the plants at the Redcliffe Botanic Gardens.

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community news Brisbane Transport Bowls Association wins interstate carnival after six years

tion dinner and camarade- had every reason to sing the carnival there was together and bowling. rie at Logan City Bowls BTBA’s theme song with over thirty six hours of Qld The rewards of this are Club. BTBA members gusto. In our six days of and NSW bowlers being immeasurable.

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THE Brisbane Transport Bowls Association (BTBA) was successful in winning all three bowls matches played against the NSW State Transport Institute Lawn Bowls Association (STILBA). This was the first time this has happened in 6 years with NSW winning in previous years in a best of three matches.

This competition was part of the 66th interstate competition that is held alternative years in Queensland and New South Wales. 16 players from New South Wales and 16 from Queensland

were drawn and one was lost by two. The BTBA team that won by seven shots had to withstand the persistent good play of STILBA requiring an extra four ends to seal that game by seven shots; 86 to 81. We thank the catering staff at the Toombul Bowls Club for their patience in waiting for the extra long test to finish. Norman Park Bowls Club was the venue for the second test on Tuesday the 11th. Players were presented with different green and bowling conditions and again the contest was close.

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participated in a game of 21 ends with 4 players in each team. A number of wives accompanied the men travelling from NSW. The New South Wales players arrived from Newcastle and Sydney on Saturday the 8th February and were greeted by Queensland players. After settling into their accommodation, the fun part of the carnival kicked off with laughter, food and drink around the pool hosted by Queensland. The serious bowling was to start the next day.

The first test was at Toombul Bowls Club on Sunday the 9th and was closely ontested. Of the four games in this test, two

STILBA knew that this test had to be won to level the score or the carnival would be lost to them.

NSW bowled hard and accurately and Qld dug in and bowled to defend our best chance in six years to win the carnival; 79 to 76. Defend we did with an even closer match, winning by three shots.

BTBA jubilantly returned to the club house for a great roast lunch.

Logan City Bowls Club for the third test on the 13 th presented a faster green and tested the skills of all. Each test required teams not to play against a team that it had played already. Good scores went both ways at Logan with BTBA in front

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BRISBANE City Council announced an integrated Wi-Fi system which will provide free internet in South Bank and the Queen Street Mall, in time for the G20.

Lord Mayor Graham Quirk said that as of April visitors to the Queen Street Mall, Victoria Bridge and South Bank will be able to jump online to check their emails or surf the web using Council’s Wi-Fi. “I want free Wi-Fi in the Queen Street Mall and South Bank to be our city’s legacy of the G20,” he said. “Last year nearly 1 million users took advantage of Council’s free WiFi hotspots to stay connected on the go. Our latest project to have the Queen Street Mall and South Bank Wi-Fi connected is the next step in creating a digital Brisbane.

“This project will allow the 17,000 people a day who travel over the Victoria Bridge to get between South Bank and the Queen Street Mall, to remain connected on the go.”

Cr Quirk said that Council was putting Brisbane on the “digital map” ahead of G20 later this year to demonstrate to G20 visitors that Brisbane is indeed Australia’s New World City.

“Any one of the4000 officials and 3000 media representatives visiting Brisbane for the G20 will be able to access our stateof-the-art public Wi-Fi internet,” said Cr Quirk.

“The Queen Street Mall and South Bank will be popular locations for Brisbane’s G20 guests and represent important aspects of Brisbane’s digital connectivity for our visitors.

“Wi-Fi access is already available in 22 outdoor locations across the city including Brisbane Botanic

Gardens, King George Square and New Farm Park.Additionally, each of Council’s 33 libraries and the entire CityCat Fleet also offer free Wi-Fi. “Our Wi-Fi locations encourage visitors to spend more time enjoying what our city has to offer.

These hotspots are also an opportunity to show our digital credentials to some of the world’s most influential leaders.”

Cr Quirk said that Council was also encouraging local cafes, restaurants and hotels to be part of a broader”Digital Brisbane” by providing free Wi-Fi to their patrons.

“Through our Digital Brisbane strategy we are encouraging more businesses to offer free Wi-Fi to their customers and in

doing so to help residents, workers and visitors stay connected while they are on the go. Nearly 250 local businesses including the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre have already put themselves on Brisbane’s digital map,” he said.

“Providing free Wi-Fi brings benefits to operators by encouraging foot traffic, enticing customers to stay longer and spend more and promoting customer loyalty.”

Businesses offering free Wi-Fi are encouraged add their business details to Digital Brisbane’s Free Wi-Fi map at www.digitalbrisbane.com.au.

For more information about Council’s free Wi-Fi locations, please contact Council on (07) 3403 8888.

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4. In which Shakespearean play do the families Montague and Capulet feature?

5. In which Australian state is James Boag beer brewed?

6. Which Treasurer brought down Queensland’s budget in June last year?

7. What is the mathematical term for a square “pushed out of shape”?

8. What kind of creature is a whippet?

9. What is the name of the NRL team based at Skilled Park, Robina?

10. Which American gangster was known as Scarface?

11. Fried squid is usually called what?

12. In what sea are the West Indies?

13. What is a temporary or transient doctor called?

14. Does the average human adult body have about 80, 150, 380 or 650 muscles?

15. In New York City, what river lies to the east of Manhattan?

16. What would a dhow be used for?

17. On what continent is the Orinoco River?

18. In which film did the phrase “wax on, wax off” feature?

19. In 2008, who was appointed Australia’s first Ambassador for Ageing?

20. What colour are the digits on a suburban speed limit sign?

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community news Sandgate to celebrate Australian Heritage Week with guided walks

THE Sandgate and District Historical Museum will celebrate Australian Heritage Week with two guided walks in the district on the Saturday 12th and Sunday 13 th April 2014. On the Saturday, participants will discover the historic homes of Sandgate. Many of the houses date back to the 1880s and the walk will include a stroll along the beach front with views of Bramble Bay and a living history of the settlement.

One beautifully restored home visited will be Meridian historical home on Flinders Parade.

On Sunday, the walk will explore the historical buildings of Sandgate

Historical Museum.

Walks will be of 2 hours duration starting at 9:30am and the cost of $20 includes morning tea. A guide will meet walkers who have booked and who have arrived by bus or train at the Sandgate Station. Alternatively

walkers can meet at the Museum at 150 Rainbow Street, Sandgate. Similar walks will be run for Queensland Heritage Festival with the theme ‘Journeys-walking back through time’ on Sat 3 May. During Queensland Week, walks on Sat 7 June

with the theme home and Sunday 8 June with the theme buildings will be held. Bookings are essential. Telephone the Sandgate and District Historical Museum on 3869 2283 (leave message if necessary) or guide Pam Verney 0410 327 095.

Meridian one of the historic homes to be seen on the walk

and early bayside history.

This will be an easy flat walk which will showcase the fine architecture of local buildings and ac-

knowledge Sandgate’s early history. Some of the buildings visited will be the now over 100 year old Sandgate Town Hall that

was refurbished in 2012 and re-opened in October 2012; former Sandgate Baptist Church and the Sandgate and District

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BODY Corporate Industry Expos—‘education events for unit owners by unit owners’—will take place on the Gold Coast, in Brisbane and on the Sunshine Coast in 2014 for the seventh year running. All Expos will take place between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. and will be ‘chock full of useful information’ according to organisers. Entry is free. The Gold Coast Expo will take place at Southport Sharks on Monday March 10. The Brisbane Expo will take place at the Kedron Wavell RSL on Tuesday March 11. The Sunshine Coast Expo is later in the year but should be noted as a date claimer in diaries. It will be held at Maroochy RSL on Friday October 24. For more information, please contact Garry or Mary on email: help@bodycorporatematters.com.au, or phone (07) 3300 5858 or mobile: 0434992885.

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community news Seniors Week 2014 subsidies are now open!

MANY older people assist their families with caring responsibilities whilst being actively involved in their communities through volunteering and passing on their knowledge and experience to others. Seniors Week provides an opportunity to bring together all Queenslanders, through events and ac-

tivities, to celebrate the contribution seniors make within their communities.

COTA Qld’s aim is to unite different generations to develop socially inclusive communities in which older people are able to continue to make valuable contributions in their families, neighbourhoods and communities. This

year Seniors Week will be celebrated between 16-24 August 2014 and we invite you to join us in organising an activity or event to celebrate seniors in your community.

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involved in Seniors Week.

One way to be involved is by becoming a 2014 Seniors Week Partner whereby you are making a commitment to celebrate Seniors Week. As a Partner, we will help you to publicise your Seniors Week event/s, assist with information and advice when required and give you the opportunity to apply for a Subsidy to

help you to stage your event/s. It costs nothing to become a Partner.

You can also register an event; when you have planned the event to be held (from 16-24 August) you can complete the form on the website and return it to us. This information is used to promote your event/s on our Seniors Week calendar and in other media. A limited

number of subsidies of up to $1000.00 will also be available to encourage and facilitate groups to hold events throughout Queensland during Seniors Week. After reading the subsidy guidelines, if you are eligible to apply, we invite you to submit your subsidy application by Friday 28 March 2014. Decisions on successful applicants will

be communicated to groups in early May. Stay connected through the Queensland Seniors Week Facebook page, the COTA Queensland website or by directly contacting our Communications Officer, Lisa Hodgkinson with any queries on 3316 2999 or by email to seniorsweek@cotaqld. org.au. See more at: http:// cotaqld.org.au.

Broadband for Seniors new all-in-one touchscreen computers ALL kiosks that applied for a new computer last year should have now received a brand new Dell all-inone touchscreen computer. You will be receiving a phone call shortly to arrange a time for an engineer to complete the installation process.

You will need to ensure that the new computer is stored safely under lock and key until the engineer arrives. Please allow a six-week period from the second week of February for the installation of your new computer. Do not install the computer yourself as it may affect the warranty!

Your new touchscreen computer will operate on Microsoft Windows 8. You have probably used a computer running on Microsoft Windows before; however, Windows 8 has introduced some major changes. The main screen of Windows 8 looks like a series of coloured tiles from which you launch programs by tapping them with your finger or clicking them with your mouse. These are called ‘Live Tiles’.

Familiar programs like Word, PowerPoint and Internet Explorer will still work the way you’re used to.

Windows 8 looks very different to previous versions of Windows but you will soon get used to it and see how easy it is to use. A series of Frequently Asked

Questions (FAQs) have been developed to help answer the many questions you may have about the new computer. These can be found on the Broadband for Seniors website at www.necseniors.net.au under Hosts. For more information about using Windows 8, you can also visit the Microsoft website at www.windows.microsoft.com and navigate to the How-To section to access a range of tutorials.

Royal Australian Artillery Band Diamond Jubilee IN 2014 the Royal Australian Artillery Band, 1st Field Regiment will celebrate its Diamond Jubilee.

To mark the important milestone they will be perform a Beat the Retreat Ceremony and 1812 Overture complete with the firing of canons. This promises to be an event not to be missed.

The Diamond Jubilee will be held on Saturday, 29 March from 5.30pm-7pm at South Bank, Cultural Forecourt. Free event.

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community news Nundah Northgate National Seniors recommence meetings for 2014

THE Nundah-Northgate National Seniors branch met for their first gathering in 2014 since the Xmas and New Year break. 31 members attended the meeting.

The February meeting had a guest speaker Dick Bennett from Brisbane Seniors Online speaking about the roll out of the National Broadband Network in the area and what people needed to do.

The phasing out of Microsoft support for Windows XP and the vulnerabilities of continuing to use XP after the 8 April 2014 was also discussed.

The monthly meetings have either live entertainment or guest speakers. The March meeting has a representative from the RACQ speaking. John Cornelius will entertain at the April meeting and other scheduled speakers booked to attend include the Qld Police, Geoff Crane from the Bureau of Meteorology, David Edwards speaking all about birds

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and a representative from the Qld Institute of Medical Research speaking in November.

Live entertainment is scheduled for June and July. The Annual General Meeting will be held in August with a bring and buy stall. Day outings to interesting locations with lunch and/or morning or afternoon tea take place

throughout the year.

National Seniors is an organisation for over 50s that was established by a group of visionary Queenslanders in 1976.

Today there are more than 200,000 members and 140 branches across Australia. It is estimated that there are 6.9 million Australians that are over 50 years old. The national body as a

strong national voice lobbies the Government on issues that affect older Australians.

Members also get the benefits of savings on travel, insurance, discounts on goods and services and receive information through newsletters, magazines and branch meetings.

The Nundah Northgate branch meets at the

Toombul Bowls Club usually on the second Monday of the month from 9:30am with refreshments followed by the meeting about 10am. New members are always welcome.

Contact Tania 3266 4553 for more information about joining the branch as a member or additional information about what they do.

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RED Cross is celebrating its centenary in Australia this year and during March the annual Red Cross Calling Appeal will mark one hundred years of fundraising by Red Cross volunteers right throughout the country.

Australia joined the growing international Red Cross movement soon after the outbreak of the First World War in 1914. The Roma Branch of Red Cross in outback Queensland was typical of the hundreds of new Red Cross branches that opened up around the country to support the war effort.

Local Red Cross volunteer Myrtle Flower reportedly wore out four pairs

of shoes walking house to house to collect money to purchase a Red Cross field ambulance that was later sent to Egypt. h t t p : / / c e n t e n a r y. redcross.org.au/groups/ determined-doorknocker Most of the enthusiastic, young Australian soldiers that were recruited in 1914 were first sent to Egypt for training before being shipped to Gallipoli in 1915.

For Australia, the First World War still remains the most costly conflict in terms of deaths and casualties. From a population of fewer than five million, 416,809 men enlisted, 60,000 were killed and 156,000 were wounded, gassed or

taken prisoner.

During World War 11 Red Cross also volunteers worked tirelessly providing medical supplies, refrigeration for military hospitals and comfort for injured soldiers, food parcels for prisoners of war and much needed funds for air raid victims.

Red Cross still relies heavily on the generosity of individuals and community groups to raise funds for its vital work. Today Red Cross runs a huge, diverse range of programs with a network of 90 regional offices, 180 shops and first aid training all dedicated to helping vulnerable people.

During Red Cross Calling local members, supporters, schools and community groups come out in force to conduct collections or organise fundraising activities.

Schools, universities and colleges are also great supporters of Red Cross

Calling, conducting collections at shopping centres or doorknocking in their local areas.

To make a donation, or to find out how you can get involved in Red Cross Calling go to the website at redcrosscalling.org.au or phone 1800 008 831.

Mitchelton & District Garden Club

MARCH is one of the months of preparation for spring blooms. If not already done, the soil has to be nourished reading for seedlings which should all be planted by the end of April. To have blooms by September, it is almost too late to sow seeds, but for later blooms it is O.K. Bulbs need to go in the crisper section of the frig to stimulate shoots. Strawberry runners will be ready to plant to provide a fresh supply of fruit. The old plants which have completed their life span are ready to discard. Propagation with cuttings in March is ideal, especially for Lavender and Camellias. There is a scheme afloat whereby those who can, pot suitable plants to be sent to country folk who have been robbed of their gardens. etc. by the drought. More details about this will be given next month.

This club meets on the first Thursday of the calendar month at the Enoggera Memorial Hall, corner of Wardell and Trundle Streets, Enoggera. The hall if wheelchair friendly and close to public transport. The meeting commences at 9.45 a.m. with morning tea and everyone is welcome, especially new members.

For more information please phone Pat, the president, on 3356 1256.

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WE normally have a Guest Speaker at each monthly meeting at our rooms at the Wavy Heights Community Hall in Edingburgh Castle Road above the bowling green on the top of the hill. These meetings take place on the third Friday of each month apart from Christmas at 9.30am until 12 noon.

As our name indicates The Association of Independent Retirees is geared around assisting on Financial matters without giving advice directly.

We also have a dedicated Financial Meeting on each second Friday at the same times at the Chermside Library .

We offer morning tea and a bickie at Wavell Heights as it is more of a social meeting than our Chermside meeting. Bus trips are one of our features as well.

Visitors interesting in joining as well as members are welcome. For details contact sitram@powerup.com.au or week days at 0423 211 711 .

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AT the Valley Markets there will be free live entertainment in the Chinatown Mall, Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley showcasing some of Brisbane’s upcoming artists. This Sunday is Li Li Kite. Lyricist Joss Farebrother writes to a wide range of themes both the personal and the political, for joy and for justice, for honesty and prayer, her music is guided by her ability to let go and be carried by the music.. Joss Farebrother incorporates a diverse and compelling mix of elements into her music carried by smooth and earthy vocals. Held on Saturday, March 15, 2014 from 11am – 2pm.

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community news Stafford Garden Club

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AT our February meeting one of our longest serving members was honoured with a presentation. Daphne Johns joined the Stafford Garden Club 40 years ago this year. She has been a loyal member and served the club in many ways.

There would not be many clubs in the area that have functioned continuously for that length of time. A photograph shows Sue our President with Daphne on this happy occasion.

Our next meeting is on 20th March at the OES Hall, Cnr. Kitchener Road and

Bohland Street, Kedron. The meeting starts at 10am but at 9.30am we have a cuppa and a chat. This gives us time to buy from the trade table and view the display of plants brought in by the members.The guest speaker is Alexia Loader and her topic is “Cordylines and Tropical Foliage Plants” which are very popular in our gardens. Alexia will be bringing plants for demonstration and for sale.

Visitors are always welcome. Phone Gloria on 3355 4703 or Jane on 3359 3565.

Celebration of women’s art at Redlands recognises International Women’s Day REDLAND Art Gallery will celebrate International Women’s Day with a special exhibition of work by some of the city’s leading female artists.

The event, titled ‘Her inspiration: female artists from the Redland Art Gallery Collection’, runs at the art gallery until Saturday, March 15.

This free event is designed to bring women and girls from the Redlands and Moreton Bay region together to appreciate the diversity of artistic women who reside and are inspired by this region.

International Women’s Day, celebrated each year on March 8, recognises the social, political and economic achievements of women.

The theme this year is Inspiring Change.

Redland City Council Arts, Culture and Innovation spokesman Cr Paul

Bishop said the special arts exhibition explored the Redlandsthrough the eyes of local female artists.

These artists include Melva Moore, Sheelah Mee, Lisa Iselin, Kathryn Blumke, Kay Faulkner, Carolyn Dodds and Eva-May Monaghan.

“The floor talk with curator Dominique Macedo and high tea to mark International Women’s Day from 1.30 pm on Saturday, March 8, promises to be very insightful,” Cr Bishop said “The high tea also welcomes anyone with personal stories about the region or stories about the iconic women who helped shape this area into what it is today.’’ The exhibition will also feature historical women’s objects on loan from the Redland Museum.

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community news Nudgee aqua and deep water running have various class options

Nudgee College participants enjoy an aqua aerobics class

NUDGEE College has a number of aqua aerobics and deep water running classes throughout the week including morning, evening and Saturday morning. This allows people who would like to participate in the program the flexibility to suit work, family and personal commitments.

Aqua aerobics and deep water running are a fantastic and fun way of helping get fit.

They can also have therapeutic benefits by helping recover from injuries and operations and also a great way to re-introduce a regular exercise regime.

New members are always welcome.

Activities offered in both the 25 and 50 metre heated pools increase fitness in a social environment through a low impact program with a full cardio workout without joint stress. Water resistance strengthens muscles and there is no need to be able to swim. The 25 metre pool is shallow enough to stand up throughout all activities and the deep water running program utilises buoyancy vests during the sessions. Participants are encouraged to work at their own pace whilst still getting the ben-

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efits of a whole body workout including cardio, conditioning, core stability, balance and stretching. Benefits also include falls prevention through balance exercises. Classes run for one hour and conducted by professional instructors.

There is a mixture of ages and both male and female adult participants are welcome. Many members have established long term friendships through participation in these programs. Morning teas and a Xmas lunch are held throughout the year.

Summer schedule includes aqua aerobics on Monday and Wednesday mornings and Monday night. Deep water running is held on Wednesday evening and Friday and Saturday mornings.

Masters swimming is held on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings as well as Tuesday and Thursday evening.

Why not come along and try it out for one session? Adequate free public parking is available in the vicinity of the pool.

For more information, please contact the St Joseph’s NudgeeCollege pool manager on 3865 0516.

Queensland Family History Society CERTAIN television programs would like us to believe that everything we need to help us research our family history is available on the Internet. This is not so.

Many valuable records are not available through the World Wide Web and your family history is not all online. Many worthwhile records and finding aids are held only in specialised family history society libraries, other public libraries, and archives. These records can add insight to the lives of our ancestors and earlier family members.

With this in mind, the Queensland Family History Society (QFHS) has recently released a new CD, the Queensland Passports Index 19151925, to add to its growing collection of digitised records. The publication has 13,268 entries and provides an index of passport registers compiled by the Collector of Customs, Brisbane. The original records are currently held by the National Archives of Australia (Brisbane).

Information included on this CD is not available on the Internet and can

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The CD is available for purchase, via the Society’s Shop on the website (www.qfhs.org.au) or can be viewed, along with many other electronic records, at the QFHS Society Library and Resource Centre.

The QFHS Library and Resource Centre is located at 58 Bellevue Avenue, Gaythorne, and is open six days a week.

Details are available at www.qfhs.org.au or by contacting the secretary email ecretary@qfhs.org.au

DID you know Australia is one of the most phoneaddicted nations in the world?

Its true! Research suggests one in 10 people spend up to three hours a day on their mobile phones! That’s over 1,000 hours and more than 45 days every year.

So Make-A-Wish has issued a challenge!

Switch off your phone for as long as you can during March and get your friends to switch off too.

Switch off and raise money to help make even more wishes come true for children with life-threatening medical conditions.

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QCWA Pine Rivers Branch

We invite you to come along and join with us at our Social Handcraft Days. We are meeting at a new venue at Girl Guides Hut in Barclay Park, Nightingale Drive, Lawnton off Todds Road.

We meet on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. This month we meet on 18th March at 9.30am. Entry is $3, morning tea included.

For further information contact Heather on 3865 2320.

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community news New Farm National Seniors NATIONAL Seniors New Farm Branch members enjoyed a Valentine’s Day High Tea at the Stamford Plaza in February. Plans this month include: A celebration of the Branch’s 24th Birthday at our General Meeting on Wednesday 5th March at the Merthyr Uniting Church in Merthyr Road starting at 09.30 for 10.00.

A birthday cake will be cut and we will invite our entertainers, country and western singers Jay and Doll to lead us in a rousing chorus of Happy Birthday.

A tour of ABC Brisbane Southbank from 9.45am on Wednesday 12th March.

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larly welcome people interested in our organisation but unable to attend daytime events at Merthyr Bowls Club in Oxlade Drive on Friday 21stMarch.

Mahjong (Eastern Style) every Thursday morning

from midday at the Library.

For further information on any of our activities or to learn more about National Seniors, please call Tony Townsend on 33152523 or go to our website www.nsanewfarmbranch.com

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RSL Care Christmas Appeal: help us reach $100,000 THE community has dug deep this year to support RSL Care residents like Second World War hero Archie Wilson to get more out of life.

RSL Care CEO, Mr Craig Mills said the 2013 Christmas Appeal had raised more than $66,000 dollars so far.

“I want to thank everyone who has donated to the Christmas Appeal,” he said.

“This is a fantastic outcome for residents as funds raised will go directly to provide meaningful activities to increase social connection and participation with the outside world, increase self-esteem and reduce anxiety and depression.

“Activities such as music groups, gardening groups, Zumba classes, special outings and pet therapy are just a few things donation’s to the Christmas Appeal will provide. also provide things such as a haircut, new shoes or clothing, to our residents in need or

alone.”

Every year RSL Care provides services to over 25,000 people through the efforts of 4000 staff and volunteers. Donations allow us to do those things to make life better for people like Archie.

“Archie’s service during World War Two contributed to the defence of the basic freedoms and comforts we enjoy today,” Mr Mills said.

“At 92 years-old Archie lives at RSL Care Fairview Retirement Community, Pinjarra Hills, Queensland.

“He is a true hero with a remarkable story of courage and survival under fire and of an enduring optimism and love for life and without the support of the community; we cannot go the extra mile.”

Mr Mills said it wasn’t too late to donate to the Christmas Appeal, as RSL Care hoped to reach its target of $100,000.

“The appeal is still open so it’s not too late to donate to this

worthy cause,” he said.

To make a donation visit the RSL Care website and donate online:

http:// www.rslcare.com.au/ Donation.cfm or call Danila on (07) 3251 6285.

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community news Celebrating 15 years of fundraising

Singing Telegram Photo: (L-R) Sue Stevens, Marion Centofanti, Pam Ball, Sue Wilshire, Elaine Kinchington.

BRENDALE Evening VIEW Club celebrated its 15th Birthday in February, the theme “Origin of Nursery Rhymes.”

Members and guest arrived dressed as their favourite nursery rhyme character. Sue-Belinda Meehan, our guest speaker explained the origin of our character’s. Also entertained by a Singing Telegram skit and all joined in to wish Brendale Evening VIEW Club a very happy 15th Birthday. If you are interested in joining our club, we meet on the third Tuesday of the month at 6.30pm for 7.00pm start at Aspley Hornets AFL Club, 50 Graham Rd., Carseldine. Guest speaker for 18th of March dinner meeting will be from the Women’s Refuge. Book by Sunday 16th March to Julia on 3285 2153. Visitors and new members are welcome.

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The Smith Family’s Learning for Life programme in their commitment to provide educational opportunities for disadvantage students in our community.

Fashionable Afternoon Tea. Fashion Parade by “Bell & Bird Boutique” of Lawnton, on Saturday 29th March.

12.45pm for 1.30pm start. Cost $17.00 at Aspley Hornets Football Club, 50 Graham Rd., Carseldine. Please come and join us for a delicious afternoon tea, great fashions and lots of raffles and lucky door prizes. RSVP and payment by Thursday 13th March 2014 to P.O.Box 448 Albany Creek, Q4035.

Phone Jill on 3263 5068 to book you seat. Fund raising for The Smith Family, a National children’s charity supporting Aussie kids in need through their education. For more information please phone Trish on 3264 2213.

Newmarket VIEW Club - We’d really like to meet you in 2014 “VOICE, Interests and Education of Women”. The next meeting of the Newmarket VIEW Club will be held at the Gaythorne RSL Club on Tuesday, 25 March 2014, 10.30 for 11.00 a.m. As part of its new year membership drive, Newmarket VIEW is looking for newly retired or community-minded women to join their club. VIEW members come from all walks of life and we would be delighted to welcome you as a visitor.

You will be met at the door and introduced to other members in a very friendly and informal atmosphere. Our luncheon meetings, where we regularly have a guest speaker, are held on the 4th Tuesday of every month at Gaythorne RSL and in addition we have

many social outings and really excel at coffee mornings and luncheons! 20,000 women nationally are currently members of VIEW. We support The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program and are all committed to providing educational opportunities for disadvantaged Australian children. Along the way we develop new interests, make lasting friendships and enjoy many social activities. Newmarket VIEW is a small, friendly club and we need new members. Bookings for our luncheons are essential for catering purposes so please contact Jill 0412722067or Lynne 3353 3978 prior to Friday, 21 March for further information.

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community news Seasons honours past residents with memorial garden CURRENT residents and family members of passed residents of Seasons Private Aged Care at Waterford West gathered today to official open the new Reflection Garden Memorial for residents who have passed. According to Seasons Waterford Community Manager, Barbara Booth, the ceremonial garden commemorates past residents and provides a place for current residents, staff and families to work through their grief. “When a resident passes away, it impacts staff and other residents and this garden provides a way to formally acknowledge their loss and reduce their levels of anxiety and grief,” Barbara said. “The garden which consists of beautiful water features has white stones with the names of each resident who has passed arranged around it.

“From today, each time a resident passes, a ritual to remember the resident will be held to allow family, friends and staff to name a white stone and place it in the beautiful garden.

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“It is a tranquil setting and the named white stones convey the message of strength, stability, remembrance and joy,” she said. Barbara said the concept of the Reflection Garden was conceived

by Seasons residents, friends and families who were looking for a way to remember their loved ones.

“The concept began very small, but with the help and support of the local community it has grown into a beautiful garden for reflection,” Barbara said.

A memorial plaque naming the garden and dedicating it to the residents of Seasons Waterford West was unveiled by daughters of long term past residents, Gaye Keir and Carole Dunn and current resident representative, Mary Torr.

The unveiling of the reflection garden was attended by more than 50 Seasons residents, staff, families and friends with afternoon tea and live entertainment held afterwards.

ANZAC Day in Australia

FRIDAY, April 25, 2014.

ANZAC (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) Day is the anniversary of the landing of troops from Australia and New Zealand on the Gallipoli Peninsula, Turkey, in World War I on April 25, 1915. The bravery of all military personnel who participated in this campaign and the lives of those who died in all military actions are remembered.

ANZAC Square, World War 2 Memorial The spirit of ANZAC, with its human qualities to have meaning and rel- service of our veterans. of courage, mateship evance for our sense of Join the RSL in com2014 and sacrifice, continues national identity. On memorating ANZAC Day, ceremo- ANZAC Day by attendnies are held in towns ing one of the many serand cities across the na- vices held across the tion to acknowledge the Brisbane area.

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WILSTON Evening VIEW (Voice, Interest and Education of Women) Club is in need of new members to assist with the primary work of the club; raising funds for The Smith Family charity.

Funds raised aid in the education of children who need a helping hand, and the results of the programme are wonderful. This programme, Learning for Life, spans all years of education.

Should you wish to make a difference to a child, and make new friends, join us for a dinner meeting on 2nd Wednesday of each month, 6.30pm for 7pm at Brothers Grange, 41 Agincourt Street, The Grange. The cost is $30 and most meetings a guest speaker attends. For more information contact Janette 3350 4331

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WELCOME back to all our members we are well underway preparing for our activities 2014 we meet every second Wednesday in the school hall at queen of apostles on Appleby road Stafford on alternative Wednesdays we play indoor bowls where we have a lot of fun we are a small club and welcome new members and friends so come along and make some new friends.

Our activities include bus trips, concerts, bingo, and hoy and trade table.

Our first bus trip for the year will be on the 12th march we are travelling to Samford historical museum which will include a guided tour and demonstrations of years gone by. Lunch will be at Samford hotel we will travel via Clear Mountain for our journey home at a cost of $50 which includes morning tea, entrance to the museum, and lunch. We will be leaving at 830am and arrive back at 430pm for further information please contact Julia 046 7680 551 or Carolyn on 3356 8223.

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community news Restored engine draws interest at celebrations Once used to pump water from sources such as rivers and creeks to supply farm stock and homes, the displayed engine drew much interest from passers-by including Southport born-andbred Bob Akes.

Bob, a member of the Gold Coast and Hinterland Historical Society, enjoyed speaking with Restoration Society members Mark Ashe and Rob Kachel about the mechanism.

Bob’s family has owned a plumbing business in Southport since 1919 and Bob’s great-great grandfather owned the first business in the suburb, a sawmill.

Those familiar with Akes Avenue, also in Southport, will be interested to know that the naming honours two of Bob’s cousins, casualties of war.

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community news The Leylands make the move to Maleny AUSTRALIAN travel show pioneers the Leyland Brothers enthralled television audiences every Sunday evening for decades.

Mike and Mal took armchair travellers all over Australia with adventurous real life experiences that remain unrivalled today. Sadly, Mike Leyland

passed away in 2009 but Mal is alive and well and taking up residence in Maleny. Mal and his wife of 44 years Laraine will continue to travel but

when they are not on the road they plan to relax on the Sunshine Coast.

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self sufficient lifestyle on a 25 acre property in Glen Innes for the past 12 years but looking after cows, goats, pigs and fruit trees has become a bit of chore,” he says.

“We opted for a new home in Living Gems Sunstone Gardens Resort. It gives us the best of both worlds, a country village lifestyle with holiday resort amenities.

Sunstone Gardens is designed with active over 50s’ in mind.

“Architect designed two and three bedroom homes are priced from $270,000. Buyers can work with the onsite designer to create their dream home by adding their signature style to the existing designs.

“We had firm ideas about what we wanted. We liked the spacious living and dining areas, Laraine love the well designed kitchen.

We opted for two bedrooms with a study and under house storage. We have an alfresco area so we can enjoy outdoor dining and entertaining.

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their capital gain if they choose to sell and the site fees are the lowest of any comparable resorts,” Mal says. Mal is not only a pioneer traveller he is a prolific writer with a string of books to his credit. His latest work is an autobiography that is due for release in August. It promises to be a big hit as anyone who grew up in Australia instantly recognises the Leyland name and recalls the catchy Leyland Brothers’ signature tune.

Laraine says their new home at Living Gems Sunstone Gardens Resort is the beginning of the next chapter in our lives.

“Mal will be able to write more and I can proof read his efforts,” she says.

“We are looking forward starting the day with a stroll in the grounds, a swim in the heated pool or a workout in the gym.

There’s a country club, a bowling green and cinema.

The secure, pet friendly estate has onsite management to take care of the upkeep and there is room to store our motorhome,” she says.

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community news Kenmore Evening VIEW Club

KENMORE Evening View Club 2014 committee took the Oath of Office on 19 February. The merriment of the evening hints that the coming year will be an active and fun one. New President, Grace Purcell, is on the extreme left. The new Zone Councillor, Lyn Masters, visited us for the meeting and introduced the committee from the microphone.

The speaker for our dinner meeting on 19 March

at 6.30 pm at Boulevard Gardens, Witton Rd, Indooroopilly is Nicholas Edwards from Healthy Connections Gym. He will talk about “Functional Gym” and encourage us to become involved in our own fitness and balance.

International Women’s Day will be celebrated by a luncheon at the Pullman Hotel, Ann and Roma Sts, Brisbane. Mary Kelly, Equity Director at QUT, is the speaker. Join us from

10.30am-2.30pm for morning coffee and a 2 course lunch ($65).

For further information contact kenmore.view @gmail.com.

Enoggera & Districts Historical Society OUR annual general meeting will be held at the Enoggera Memorial Hall on Sunday March 23 commencing 2pm. Guest speaker will be our current president Kym Hyson who will give a talk on the Holy Trinity Church in Fortitude Valley. Visitors will be very welcome.

This year along with the society’s own 20th birthday there are anniversaries of events that shaped the world in which we now live. Two world wars transformed much of our district into huge military camps, 2014 is the centenary of one and the 75th anniversary of the other.

Those of who have traversed the Panama Canal or who had relatives that did so, the canal opened in 1914. Did you stand at the kerb and wave a flag at HM QEII and Prince Philip on their first visit 60 years ago? Or perhaps you went crazy at the sight and sound of the four mop heads on their visit to Brisbane in 1964.

The Brisbane flood was a mere forty years ago.

These are some of the events this society will weave into an historical display termed 1914-2014 later in the year.

Enoggera & Districts Historical Society is located at the Enoggera Memorial Hall cnr Wardell and Trundle Streets 9refidex 139A10) and remains unaffected by the ongoing Wardell/Samford upgrading.

Our research library and photographic collection is on public display every Thursday between 9.30am and 1pm and on the first Saturday of each month between 1-4pm. Other times can be arranged by appointment. Parking and wheelchair access is available and the hall is well served by public transport. Our four publications Enoggera Heritage Walk; From Kedron Brook to Taylor Range, Mitchy Picture Show and davidson grant newmarket heritage walk (sic) are readily available for sale.

Further enquiries phone Dave on 3366 3191 or dlivett@optusnet.com.au

Arana VIEW Club

THE next luncheon meeting for Arana VIEW Club will be held at 10.30am on Wednesday 5th March at the Arana Leagues Club, Dawson Parade, Keperra.

Our Guest Speaker this month is Spencer Howson, well-known Breakfast Presenter on radio 612 ABC Brisbane and Columnist with the lifestyle magazine bmag. A two-course lunch incl tea/coffee is provided ($22.00). Bookings: phone Dorothy 3351 5196 by 4pm Monday 3rd March. Arana VIEW welcomes new members and visitors to our meetings and other social activities organised each month.

Arana VIEW Club through our activities supports a number of Learning for Life students through their school years. All proceeds generated are donated to the Smith Family to provide education scholarships for students and personal support programs for disadvantaged children within the Learning for Life programs.

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community news Talk - James (Cobby) Hutchison at museum SANDGATE is steeped in the history of the many local families that set in place the foundation on which today’s community continues to grow.

One of these families is the Hutchison extended family that grew from James Hutchison and Mary Scanlon, who arrived down-under from much colder climes about 140 years ago, settled down, married and raised a large family in Sandgate.

One of the 2014 Sandgate Historical Society and Museum monthly history and local interest series activities for March will be a Talk James [Cobby] Hutchison by long-time local community member and great-grandson Brian Hutchison. The concept for this talk ensued when relatives and friends gathered in Hutchison Park for a resigning ceremony. The old sign had been long overdue for replacement.

Where: at the Sand gate Historical Society and Museum, 150 Rainbow Street Sand gate.

Visitors are to this presentation at the Sandgate Museum on Sunday 23rd March at 2.00pm. Enquiries please phone the Museum on 07 3869 2283 (Wed & Sun), 0408 073 179 or use the contacts page on our website – www.sandgatemuseum.com.au Photo taken at resigning ceremony October 2103 – Joyce Deasy (grand- daughter); Yvonne Herbert (great-granddaughter); Veronica Lindley (grand-daughter); Victoria Newton (Councillor Deagon Ward)

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Centenary Evening VIEW Club

THE next monthly dinner meeting of the Centenary Evening VIEW Club will be on Monday 10th March.

Meetings are held at the Mt Ommaney Hotel/Apartments 6.30pm for 7.00pm. Cost of the dinner is $35.

Not only will International Women’s Day be celebrated, but there will be an amazing guest speaker to entertain. Claude Tranchant, author of “Boots to Bliss” will explain how on her 64th birthday she decided to walk alone 2500km over 100 days. Her journey took her from Vezelay in the Burgandy of France to Muxia in north west Spain, this promises to be a very inspirational talk.

Ladies of all ages are invited to come along and enjoy the friendship and at the same time support the work of The Smith Family helping educate disadvantaged children.

If you would like to attend or require more information, please ring Di on 3202 9759 by noon Friday 7th March.

Kenmore Evening VIEW Club THE VIEW club committee of Kenmore Evening group (Voice, Interests, Education of Women), has been discussing plans for an interesting 2014 program.

Pete Rudder, recently retired from his work as drive time broadcaster for station 4BH was our guest speaker in February, and Nicholas Edwards, from Healthy Connections, will inspire us in March as he talks about “Functional Gym” for older people. Dale Spender, the well known Australian feminist, will speak to us on April 16th.

Join us at Boulevard Gardens, Witton Rd., Indooroopilly, for a 2 course dinner and speaker at 6.30 pm for 7 pm. Cost is $34. Other activities include bookgroup discussions, a walking group, Mah Jong and a Cinema group. Meet new friends and also help raise money for the Smith family who help disadvantaged children with education expenses in their Learning for Life program. Make 2014 a great year for you and also for these families.

Contact Jocelyn on 0438 260 542.

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community news Redcliffe Peninsula VIEW Club

The Gap/Ashgrove Branch NSA DESPITE the ‘sticky weather’ there has been good support from the members. Attendance figures are up and that is encouraging. Anne the Acting Secretary has fulfilled her role admirably. Vice President Sheila Oliver is doing a grand job in all roles. Sheila stepped in for the Secretary last meeting and will chair the March meeting. Bev Lambert has organized a day tour for Friday 7th March to the Sunshine Coast. Enjoy comfortable travel with Cross Country Tours, morning tea and lunch at $45 for a lovely day out. Ring

Bev now on 3300 1226. Guest Speaker for Tuesday18 March meeting will be Tracey Wickham. The Branch meets on the third Tuesday of every month at the Ashgrove Bowls Club at 9.30am For the April 15th meeting Sheila has invited an RACQ speaker—this is a must also. Other dates, Friday April 4th Fish and Chips Day at Walton Park.Tuesday Friday 9 th an ‘overseas’ day tour to Straddie. Plan for Hervey Bay and Whale Watching 4 day tour on August 20th. Enquiries to Bev 33001226 for more information.

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A NEW Year and a new enthusiastic Committee means lots of new ideas to make Redcliffe Peninsula VIEW Club even more exciting and the club to belong to in 2014.

VIEW stands for Voice, Interests and Education of Women and we are one of 350 Clubs around Australia who support The Smith Family’s ‘Learning for Life’ programme that assists disadvantaged school children to reach their educational potential. As well as rais-

ing funds for this worthwhile cause VIEW members enjoy interesting speakers, outings, social coffee mornings and picnics. We are looking for new members so come and join us. We meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month and our next meeting will be on Thursday 13th March at 10am for 10.30am start at the Moreton Bay Boat Club, Bird O’ Passage Parade, Scarborough. Please contact Marilyn 3048 5198 for more information.

NSA Cleveland Branch THE Cleveland Branch of National Seniors Australia meet on the 3rd Friday of every month in the Gallipoli Room at the Redlands RSL. All Seniors 50 and over are invited to attend. Our next meeting is our 25th Anniversary meeting with entertainment and is being held earlier in on Thursday 6th March.. Doors open at 10.00am. Please be seated by 10.15am.

Morning tea served at 10.15am. We have several speakers, then lunch at 12 noon.

Entertainment starts at approximately 1.10pm with Greg & Laura Doolan of Wickety Wak fame.

Cost for this great day is $20 per person. All Branches are invited. For more information and to book contact Peter

Neale on 3207 0348. The 6 March function will be in place of our normal March 21st meeting date. Please note that our April Meeting has been moved as the normal date is Good Friday, so this meeting has been moved back 1 week to Friday April 11th.

Wednesday April 30 2014 we go to Moggill to see Police horse and dog demonstrations.

Coach cost $25 per person includes morning tea. Lunch today, own choice and cost, is at Goodna RSL. Coach starts Renaissance at 8am with usual pickups through to Capalaba.

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Along with Life Members and Past Presidents we have invited guests from both Moreton Bay Regional Council and State Government. Bookings for the 2 course luncheon ($30 members and $35 non-members) can be made by contacting Val Doogan on Phone 3886 1065 for further details or refer to you first term newsletter which is printed courtesy of our Federal Member for Dickson Peter Dutton MP.

Our meeting for April will be Friday 11th April this is earlier in the month due to the Easter holidays and will be at Bray Hall Cnr Cooke and O’Loan Sts., Petrie.

Take the opportunity to socialize, meet the new members as well as booking for bus trips, walking groups, photography and hear about our classes in art, sociology, relaxation and ASX. We are keen to form a band - can you play an instrument.

Come along and have some fun. Entry is FREE and visitors and prospective members are welcome. Light refreshments are provided for a gold coin donation. Support us by purchasing raffle tickets at the door. For further information please phone 3321 0681.

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community news Redcliffe City Mixed Probus Club

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“GUEST Speaker Spencer Howson”. The Redcliffe City Mixed Probus Club was recently privileged to have the renowned broadcaster and presenter Spencer Howson as our monthly guest speaker at the Moreton Bay Boat Club Scarborough. Spencer, as expected was in a relaxed and humorous mood, and we soon learnt of his early schooling and his first radio experience with Brisbane Community station 4RPH. Spencer’s first ABC posting was to Rockhampton for 2 years. Since then, his radio career has been on the up & up since joining 612 ABC Brisbane. 2014 is Spencer’s 13th year presenting the 612 ABC Brisbane Breakfast shift.

The super popularity with his unique relaxed style from 5.30am has made Spencer a household favourite. Spencer Howson has been No. 1 in Brisbane Breakfast radio ratings for many years. Year after year he has retained the role of Brisbane’s King in radio.

The packed room of over a 100 of our members gave a resounding round of applause for Spencer’s

address. Rae Barton from our club gave a appreciative thank you speech.

Spencer Howson has addressed many community organisations (e.g.

Probus and National Seniors). Make contact with the ABC. Also, many of our Probus and National Senior members have taken up the invitation to do a tour of the new ABC Brisbane headquarters at South Bank.

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Make-A-Wish Patron, Melissa Doyle puts out a challenge THIS March, Make-A-Wish Australia is appealing to phone addicted Aussies, to switch off their mobile phones and switch on a wish for children with lifethreatening medical conditions through the new fundraising initiative – Switch Off. Research* recently commissioned by Make-A-Wish, has found that 52 per cent of mobile phone users would feel lost without their gadgets after just 24 hours.It was also found that 59 per cent of Australians know someone who they wished would spend less time on their phone with one in 10 people spending up to three hours a day on their mobiles.

That’s over 1,000 hours and more than 45 days every year!People are encouraged to switch off their phones for a

nominated period of time during March and invite friends, family and colleagues to sponsor them. They can also challenge a phone-addicted friend to take up the challenge and switch off too.Since 1985, Make-A-Wish has granted over 7,000 tailor-made wishes to seriously-ill children across Australia with new applications coming in every day.Make-A-Wish believes it’s vital for every eligible child to receive a wish as an essential compliment to their medical treatment with international studies finding that Make-A-Wish wishes have a remarkably positive effect on the physical and emotional wellbeing of children and their families.

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Caboolture National Seniors AT its final meeting before the Christmas recess Caboolture branch celebrated the 100th birthday of long-time member Noreen “Pat” Wise with a large cake and candles. Pat still attends regular meetings and enjoys our bus trips, held every second month. Our next bus trip at the end of February is to Rudd’s Pub at Nobby on the Darling Downs and also to the Sister Kenny Museum.

In April there will be a “Mystery Trip” a “different” day out.

We are slowly attracting new members to our general meetings, held at The Hub, Hasking Street, Caboolture, in the meeting rooms above the library, on the third Tuesday of each month. Meet-

ings commence sharp at 10am with a delicious morning tea prepared by Council staff. For a $3 attendance fee we reckon it is the best morning tea in town. We also have a guest speaker on a topic of interest or an entertainer each month.

The committee is puzzled as to why more seniors don’t attend our meetings, as it is estimated that there are approximately 2,000 people in the area who are already members of National Seniors Australia. We are always pleased to welcome new faces and to receive enquiries from prospective members.

For further information phone Hether (5428 2810) or Bill (5428 3807).

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community news Rochedale/Springwood National Seniors Branch FEBRUARY’S well attended meeting was addressed by the talented Jim Bowden who gave the members an insight into his current busy lifestyle and media background.

Due to the fact that February’s tour date was brought forward to allow members to attend the Esk Bush Bashers concert it was decided to meet for a lunch at Springwood Hotels Feast Diner on Wednesday February 26th in lieu Margaret & Charles Achilles, Loretta Muenchberger, Diane & Jim Bowden of a further monthly tour. Guest speaker for the March 19th meeting will be Richard “Dick” Bennett Publicity Officer meeting with 123 for Brisbane Seniors CARINDALE National present. We were all Online (BSOL). MemSeniors commenced the members, visitors and pleased to attend the bers will be looking year with a well attended prospective members meeting after a twoforward to hear about month break. We wish the latest technology all our members and and the progress of the friends a happy New Year and hope all have a NBN roll out in Queensland. healthy year.

March’s coach tour will We were able to take in a visit to welcome back some of Tamborine Mountain our members who have been on the sick list for enjoying morning tea at the witches Falls some time. Ray Smith Tamborine National and Claire Smith, who strangely are no relation, Park.

Views will be enjoyed won the January and from the Hang Glider February birthday Lookout on Main draws. The guest speaker, Ryll Paul spoke of the importance of life experiences, from ancient times to our own experiences throughout our lifetime of many changes. Her book will be well worth reading.

Our first coach trip for the year was to Twin Towns for a Frank Ifield tribute show. The March coach trip will be to the Robotic Dairy at Beaudesert.

Carindale National Seniors is a very friendly club and always welcomes new and prospective members to our meetings. The committee has many guest speakers and entertainers proposed for the coming year. We meet at the Clem Jones Centre, Stanley Road, Carina on the 2nd Tuesday of each month and coach trips on the 4th Tuesday of each month, with the exception of December and January. Parking is at the Bowls Club for both events.

For further information phone Anne on 3245 3847 or Maureen on 3398 4236.

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Council decision supports Redlands’ ageing community A NEW facility providing housing for the elderly and those with special needs will be built in the Redlands following Council approval in February.

Redland City Mayor Karen Williams said the 123-bed facility continued Council’s objectives of providing community and health services in the Redlands.

“The Redlands has an ageing populating, so it is important we provide the infrastructure to support the community’s future needs,” she said.

“With about a third of our population being over the age of 50 and more than 6,500 people identifying as needing some support due to disability, projects such as this are vital to the future of the community.

“This facility will provide a range of accommodation for the elderly and those with special needs and will be built near the Redlands Hospital and existing aged care facilities.

“The location is in line with Council’s objectives of creating a health services precinct in the Redlands, an objective we have lobbied other levels of gov-

ernment and private enterprise to support.

“The Redlands is already home to a specialist medical educational facility with the University of Queensland/ Mater Clinical School and this latest facility proves the interest there is in health care here.

“The project will also be located near public transport, providing connectivity with key health services and community facilities.”

Council’s planning and development spokesperson Cr Julie Talty said the project would also create employment during the construction and operation of the facility.

“This not only includes construction jobs, but also jobs for doctors, nurses and other health specialists,” she said.

“An extra 40,000 people are expected to call the Redlands home by 2030, so the need for aged and special needs housing will only increase.

“This means it is vital a long-term view is taken, which is what Council has done by approving this application today.”

RAWA volunteer Chloe Rhoades with “Peanut”

Browns Plains NSA AT the February meeting of Browns Plains National Seniors 10 visitors were welcomed which was very pleasing to see. We also welcomed past members Maureen and husband, Chris, who were visiting from the U.K for 5 weeks.

The numbers are increasing for our 5day coach trip from 21st to 25th July to Roma, Charleville and many other country towns along the way. The full tour is all-inclusive and we invite other

branches to join our tour. Bookings can be made by phoning 3809 0697 or 0402 094 887. Our coach trip for March is to Redcliffe where, at Clontarf, we will have morning tea and feed the pelicans. Prior to lunch in Redcliffe we will enjoy a conducted tour of town sights.

Our branch extends a warm welcome to visitors and intending members. For further information, phone Bev on 3809 0697 or 0402 094 887.

Logan VIEW Club embarks on local membership drive WOULD you like to make new friends over a delicious two course lunch? Listen to interesting Guest Speakers and by doing so, help to support disadvantaged families.

The ladies of Logan VIEW Club meet on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at The Rec Club, Alba Lane (off Jacaranda St), Kingston at 11am. Cost of lunch is $22.

Proceeds from the day go to The Smith Family’s Learning for Lifeprogram.

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Become a wildlife volunteer

March’s Guest Speaker is from Logan City Council’s Healthy Active Logan campaign. There are also other activities during the month – coffee mornings, theatre matinees and special guest speaker events. We are looking to expand our membership this year and if you think this is a good fit we would love to have you join us. To book your place at the next lunch or to find out more about VIEW phone Cheryl on 3711 9146.

who was rescued after his mother was killed by a car in November 2013. Peanut was taken to a wallaby carer where he will be rehabilitated until old enough to release back into the wild.

THE Redlands Wildlife Rescue (RWR) is calling on residents to volunteer to help sick, injured and orphaned native animals in the Redlands.

“Two different services are available through the RWR, helping sick and injured animals around the clock. “One task that requires volunteers is answering the phones for the Redlands Wildlife Care Network (RWCN). Volunteers on the phone roster work from home, providing advice to the community about sick, injured and orphaned wildlife and are rostered on for one week every six to eight weeks.

“Residents can also volunteer for the Redlands After-hours Wildlife Ambulance (RAWA), which operates from 5pm to 8am, providing emergency rescue and transport for sick and injured wildlife.”

Redland City Mayor Karen Williams said volunteers played a critical role in caring for sick and injured wildlife.

New volunteers must attend an induction at one of the following sessions: RAWA Saturday 9 March – full day; RAWA Sunday 10 March – full day; RWCN Wednesday 19 March – 3 hrs To join the Redlands Wildlife Rescue service contact Lisa Bailey at Redlands IndigiScapes Centre on 3824 8611.

Cleveland LIONS Club

The LIONS Club of Cleveland Challenge meet at 11 a m, on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month at the LIONS Community Hall, Shore St North, next to the Old School House Gallery in Cleveland. If you are 50 years, or over, and either retired, or semi retired, and you think you might like to find out more about LIONS International then you’d be most welcome to come along for a cuppa and a chat to some very friendly people, or you can ring LION Pauline on 3206 7287 for more information.

We are a very friendly club of like minded people who enjoy fellowship while putting something back into our community.

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50 Plus Centre AT the 50 Plus Centre, located in the basement of Brisbane City Hall, enthusiasts known as the “Musical Discords” meet at 1pm on the second and fourth Friday of each month.

Come along and join the audience to be entertained with community music and song.

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On 6th February a ‘friendship morning tea’ was held at the Beach House of Beachmere Sands Resort, with 22 ladies happy in the relaxing atmosphere whilst enjoying a chat over delicious food and a cuppa.

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Guest Speaker- Judith Richards from “Subconscious Mind” SUBJECT: “How the Mind can Kill You or Heal You.” New ladies ‘most welcome’. For more information and bookings for lunch – please contact Secretary, Esther on 3888 2558

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Fresh Australian Native Plants Sale

THERE will be a sale of Australian Native Plants on Saturday 5 April from 9 3 at Grovely TAFE, via Dawson Parade, Grovely, Brisbane. It will be hosted by the Society for Growing Australian Plants and members will provide expert advice on plant selection and care.

Growers will also be on hand to talk to you and recommend plants for your garden, as they will provide many plants

not available in commercial nurseries.

There is a wide variety of plants for all situations, from popular to rare or unusual and they come in a range of sizes from tube stock to advanced plants.

Prices are incredibly reasonable and there are books and brochures on growing native plants for sale. For more information please see the website at sgapqld.org.au

Be brave and shave!

REGISTER at worlds greatestshave.com to raise much needed funds for leukaemia and blood cancer patients.

Sign up to shave!

The call is out for Brisbane residents to sign up to ‘Be Brave and Shave’. Registrations for the Leukaemia Foundation’s World’s Greatest Shave are now open.

From 13-16 March brave and generous partakers

will shave, colour or wax their hair and raise funds to support patients living with blood cancers such as leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma and related blood disorders.

We’re encouraging people to sign up now at worldsgreatestshave.com and give the haircuts a hiatus for when they are ready to lop off those locks come March. In Queensland we hope to raise $5 million from the 2014 World’s Greatest Shave with these funds to go to medical research and vital support services for blood cancer patients and their families.

It’s easy to take part.

Participants can take part as an individual or form a team with their family members, friends or work colleagues.

Schools can participate too by holding a ‘Funky Hair Day’ where teachers and students can get sponsored to shave, colour or wear a ‘funky’ hairstyle to school. Schools were some of our highest fundraisers last year!

Leukaemia Foundation of Queensland Chief Executive Officer, Bill Petch, said funds raised

by World’s Greatest Shave participants enabled the Foundation to provide patients and their families with worldclass support services as well as invest in medical research.

“Every day, six Queenslanders are diagnosed with a blood related cancer or

disorder. There are no known causes or preventative measures and they can strike anyone of any age at any time,” Mr Petch said. “The money raised for the Foundation through World’s Greatest Shave is critical in helping to alleviate some of the financial burdens patients and families are faced with following a devastating diagnosis.

The Foundation can offer accommodation and transport, assistance with household and travel expenses along with emotional support and counselling – all completely free of charge,” he said.

“Last year we provided more than 41,000 nights of free accommodation to patients and their carers who needed to relocate to Brisbane or Townsville to undergo lifesaving treatment.

We also committed more than $1.2 million to fund medical research to find improved treatment options and cures for blood cancers.”

“I encourage all individuals, community organisations and businesses to get behind this fantastic cause and sign up for the World’s Greatest Shave today.”

The Leukaemia Foundation of Queensland is a not-for-profit organisation and receives no ongoing government funding.

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Let’s Get Eastern District Orchid Society

One of the many beautiful species of orchids

THE Eastern District Orchid Society Inc. (EDOS) will hold it’s Annual Autumn Show on Saturday 5 April and Sunday 6 April at the Bayside United Church

Hall, 420 Wondall Road, Manly West.

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spectrum of colour is a sight to behold. There is also a Floral Art section.

There will be many species and hybrid plants for sale, many of them in flower, as well as our very popular floral arrangement at very reasonable prices. In addition, there will be an African violet display and sales, as well as the EDOS Craft Stall.

Potting demonstrations are ongoing during the weekend and cultural advice is available from many experienced and knowledgeable orchid growers within our society.

The Show will open from 8.30am to 4pm on Saturday and 8.30am to 3pm on Sunday.

Admission price is $3 and children under 14 years - free.

Refreshments will be available and we will have daily raffles and lucky door prizes. For further information, please contact Secretary, Ken Webster on 3286 4910.

My memoir life-writing workshop LEARN how to put your story on the page in this lifewriting workshop with writer, journalist and teacher Kristina Olsson. Discover the difference between memory and truth, reconstruct the past and focus your life stories to find the voice of your memoir.

This interactive workshop will provide the opportunity to write, talk, and give and receive feedback about character, plot, shape and colour in your personal story. Workshop held in the Meeting Room, 1B, level 1, State Library of Queensland on Saturday, 8 March from 10am-2.30pm. Cost: $35. Bookings slq.eventbrite.com or phone 3840 7768.

17th Birthday for Arana VIEW club ARANA VIEW Club invites you to join our 17th Birthday “Masquerade”. On Wednesday 2nd April 2014, come along to Arana Leagues Club, Dawson Parade, Keperra. Start time is 10.30 am for 11.00 am. The cost is $25.00 for a 2 course meal with tea & coffee. RSVP to Dorothy Fletcher phone 3351 5196 or email defletch25@gmail.com by Monday 24th March 2014.There will be great raffles and entertainment by The Red Hot Mommas dress in black, white and red and join us for a day of fun and friendship. But be warned, wear a mask or pay a forfeit of $5.00.

Clontarf Cent Auction Q.W.C.A. Clontarf Branch are holding a “Cent Auction” on 20th March at 8:30am for 10:00am start, at the C.W.A. Hall cnr Georgina St and Victoria Ave, Woody Point.

Entry $5:00, includes one sheet tickets and Morning Tea, This facility is Disable friendly, everyone is welcome. For further details please call 3889 4728.

Fresh Pine Rivers VIEW Club

WE meet on the 3rd Wednesday of the month in the Griffin Room at the Murrumba Downs Tavern at 10.30am for 11am start. Interested women may contact Sandra on 3425 2738 or Joy on 3285 5989. (Please note that contact details have changed). The entertainment for March will be Jay and Carole Jacobs aka “Jay ‘n Doll” . They are a versatile pair who sing country and western, folk, blues and pop as well as playing between them 7 instruments! We hope that members, friends and guests will dress appropriately for a bit of “boot scooting”! VIEW stands for Voice, Interests and Education of Women and are a valued part of The Smith Family. For further information please call Elizabeth on 3886 4937.

Queensland Symphony Orchestra

NEXT year the QSO will continue its commitment to musical excellence, presenting stellar performances alongside a star studded line-up of international and national guest artists. 2014 is significant as it is the final season for the QSO’s esteemed Chief Conductor Johannes Fritzsch, and the first for our CEO, Sophie Galaise. The following is the program for March and early April: Sunday 9 March at 11.30am QPAC Concert Hall (Music on Sundays) The Food of Love - Orchestral Shakespeare Wednesday 19 March at 11am - Edmund Rice Performing Arts Centre, St Laurence’s College, South Brisbane (Education, Secondary: School Years 10-12, Duration 75 minutes) - Secondary Showcase – It’s a Riot! Friday 28 March at 8pm - QPAC Concert Hall (Maestro Series) Pre-concert talk 7pm Transylvanian Fantasy - Inspiring Showpiece Thursday 3 April at 11am, - QPAC Concert Hall (Morning Masterworks) April Masterworks – An Unforgettable Morning

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BRISBANE

Brisbane Seniors Online warns XPusers that Microsoft support will cease soon BRISBANE Seniors Online (BSOL) has identified that many computer users will soon be at risk with the cessation of Microsoft security sup-

port for Windows XP on the 8th April 2014 as no new security flaws will be patched after that date.

The very popular Microsoft XP operating

Who do you call…

Seniors Card 137 468 or 1800 175 500 (free call outside Brisbane) Centrelink: Retirement 132 300 Disability, Sickness & Carers 132 717 Employment Services 132 850 Seniors Enquiry Line 1300 135 500 Department of Veteran Affairs 133 254 Veteran Affairs Network 1300 551 918 National Information Centre on Retirement Investments (NICRI) 1800 020 110 National Aged Care Information 1800 200 422 www.agedcareaustralia.gov.au

system was originally released to computer manufacturers in August 2001 and for retail sale in October 2001. As of January 2006, over 400 million copies of XP were in use worldwide. Whilst a number of new operating systems have since been released by Microsoft, XP remains one of the most popular operating systems ever produced.

Computer users with XP currently installed have a number of options. If a computer supports it, it may be possible to upgrade the operating system to Windows 7, Windows 8 or even 8.1. Older machines installed with XP if they can be upgraded to a later operating system would most likely not perform like more modern or new machines anyhow.

BSOL highly recommends that XP users seek professional advice and help without delay from a repu-

table computer repair shop to determine if their computer is upgradable to a newer operating system and if economical to do so.

They should also determine if the computer will operate at an acceptable speed and efficiency if upgraded.

Computers that cannot be upgraded would be best replaced by purchasing a new computer with the preferred updated operating system pre-installed and having all the necessary hardware to run the

new system. Whilst BSOL cannot undertake complex technical support, recommend retailer suppliers or carryout major upgrades, some advice can be offered on what to look for in a computer and what options are open to them. This help is available free to BSOL members. Learners can also receive tuition and help on adapting from Windows XP to a more recent operating system. Microsoft will also cease providing updates and support for Of-

fice 2003 on the same date but free open source alternatives are available.

BSOL can explain to learners what options are available, how to download and install these programs and then use them with confidence.

BSOL is a not for profit organisation that provides affordable computer and internet tuition for seniors and over 50s usually in their own home on their own computer using patient and empathetic volunteer mentors (tutors). Some

Northsideareas of Brisbane also run small classes in addition to offering home tuition. BSOL teaches Windows, Apple/ Mac, tablets, iPads and emerging technology.

Morelearnersas well as volunteer mentors with a diverse range of skills to teach Windows, Apple/ Mac, iPads or tablets are always welcome to join BSOL. For more information about joining BSOL as a learner or to volunteer as a mentor, ring 3210 6983 or see www.bsol.asn.au

Forest Lake 50 plus Club THE newly renovated City Hall is the first venue for our much awaited trips for 2014. Everyone must have been very eager as the bus was full, all 53 of us. We arrived at City Hall with its outstanding sandstone pillars greeting us. As we entered the building we were welcomed by the bubbly staff who were to take us on our tour. We visited the basement and were shown the “cancer” in the cement of the original foundations which was discovered when the refurbishment was in progress. Luckily this was before the 2011 floods so it had been protected. The main auditorium which has been completed to a wonderful standard with the most magnificent copper dome roof with a random light show and its Father Henry Willis Organ taking pride and place at the rear of the stage was wonderful to see. Unfortunately the Clock tower was not on the list for us to visit as we were limited for time.

The original Bustard Stained Glass Windows were beautiful as was the lovely marbled floors and pillars.

Once the tour was over we were shown to our morning venue, where we were served lovely hot scones, cream and jam, coffee or tea. Councillor Milton Dick

was present and our President, Leonie presented him with a certificate for all the support he continues to give the club. Morning tea over, it was back on the Concorde coach for lunch at the Breakfast Creek Hotel.

Once we had filled up on the appetising meal, it was time to head home after yet a great day out. Forest Lake 50+ Club meet the third Friday of the month at the Queensland Lions Soccer Club, Pine Road Richlands at 10.30am, and new members are always welcome. For more information on the Club and its activities, please contact Kay (Treasurer) on 3278 9406 or Les (Activities Officer) on3279 9449 or mob 0466 377 618, or email fl50plusc@gmail.com. Date claimers for the next three meetings March 21st AGM, April 11th, and May 16th 2014. Please note that the April meeting is one week early as it clashes with Good Friday.

Open day for U3A Brisbane

OVER the last couple of years, U3A Brisbane has seen an unprecedented demand for its services mainly driven by the commencement of retirements by the Baby Boomers born after the Second World War. Initially, this demand was addressed by U3A Brisbane purchasing their own premises at 97 Creek Street, EACH year, the John Oxley Library Fellowship of Brisbane but, after less than 3 years these premises $20,000 is awarded for a research project that helps are “literally bursting at the seams” a spokesman said. piece together our history, bringing to light forgotten With an eye to the future and a need to service the narratives of our state’s communities and places. The ever growing number of members, the Management fellowship includes a workspace within the John Oxley Committee decided to lease further premises at 344 Library for 12 months to explore the information rich Queen Street which is literally just around the corner resources and access library staff expertise and ad- from their Creek Street Head office. vice. This is a chance to immerse yourself in research This new facility has been fitted out with all the latleading to new knowledge about Queensland’s his- est, state of the art audio visual equipment and was tory. opened for business on Tuesday 28th January just in Download an application form at slq.qld.gov.au. time for the commencement of the first term of 2014.

Applications close 17 March 2014.

The first week was a great success with over 40 additional classes being held during that period. To celebrate the additional premises, an Open Day was held on Saturday 1st February when displays and demonstrations were conducted throughout the morning to the enthusiastic crowd of over 200 people. This comprised of New Mentors are required across Brisbane and welcome to join as volunteers to keep this valuable and members and visitors rewarding community work going. alike and a number of visitors joined on the spot.

BSOL teaches, and need Mentor for Windows (including up to Windows 8.1), Apple Mac computers, iPad and The official opening of Android devices. the new premises was Digital and Video photography, Apple iPads and related technology and devices are covered by special conducted by Rhonda interest groups who meet monthly in the BSOL Central Training facility in the City.

Weston, President of the A fee of $60 ($20 joining fee plus $40p.a.) applies to Learners and this provides approximately 12 x 1 hour U3A Queensland Nethome lessons and on-going support for the balance of the membership year. work who praised U3A Brisbane on their foresight in opening the new premises which will now better serve the needs of the mature aged and senior members of the community throughout the areas of Brisbane and Logan City.

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Discover City Hall Tuesday concerts

Free morning concerts at St John’s in Brisbane

WITH thousands of seniors enjoying the concerts each month, come along and share in the experience. No bookings are required for this free event. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each performance. Concerts commence at 12 noon until 1pm.

Tuesday 11 March – Awesome arias – a program of popular classical songs presented by the Queensland Conservatorium of Music.

Tuesday 18 March – Quarteto Bachida – Brazilian musician, Marcio Bahia, maestro of the Brazilian jazz canon, considered one of the finest drummers in the world.

Tuesday 25 March – The Beach Boyz – a tribute show with music to make you smile.

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State Library of Queensland (SLQ) has a unique and stunning collection of real estate maps and plans documenting 100 years of selling property in Queensland. To share these historical works of art with the world, 800 physical documents need to be preserved and converted to digital versions so they can be made discoverable online.

As the first project for the new Legacy Partners Program, Queensland Library Foundation is offering the opportunity for 100 people to donate $1000 each to support the digitisation of 800 Queensland real estate maps. If you have a passion for heritage and places and you are interested in supporting this goal, please contact: Queensland Library Foundation, PO Box 3488, South Brisbane 4101 or phone 3840 7865. For further information view slq.qld.gov.au/about-us or email: foundation@slq.qld.gov.au.

GET LOCKED UP

ST John’s Cathedral started free lunchtime concerts in 2012 to give music students at or close to professional playing standard an enthusiastic audience and a beautiful venue in which to play. We felt we could provide the beautiful venue; we needed an enthusiastic audience. Our second free morning concert at St John’s Anglican Cathedral for 2014 is on Thursday 6th March at 11 am.

St John’s Anglican Cathedral is situated at 413 Ann Street, Brisbane. Performers: Jani Haenki Quartet and Kohona Quartet from the Queensland Conservatorium of Music. Further information: www.stjohnscathedral.com.au or 07 3835 2222

Conservation clinic at SLQ DO you have a rare book, artwork on paper, family heirloom, and film or photograph that you want to know how to care for correctly at home? The professional conservation staffs from SLQ and Queensland Museum provides one-on-one consultations to look at your personal treasures and offer advice on how to maximise their longevity. Individual consultations are for a maximum of 15 minutes. Bring a notebook to record the valuable advice you receive.

Conservation clinics are free and will be held at Meeting Room, 1A, level 1 at State Library of Queensland on Thursday, 3 April and Thursday, 5 June from 1pm3pm. Enquiries phone 3840 7779 or bookings phone 3842 9069.

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DID you know that you can view films and documentaries from the State Library of Queensland (SLQ) and National Film and Sound Archive collections?

Use the SLQ search catalogue onesearch.slq.qld.gov.au to find and book one you are interested in.

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These include lack of advance care plans, poor understanding of legal options, inadequate pain management, and lack of access to hospices, palliative care specialists or community palliative support.

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the outcomes of the report.

“The survey results provide a clear indication of why the end-of-life wishes of many people with dementia are not carried through,” MsButtrose said.

“Carers often tell us of the difficulties they have in getting access to palliative care services and hospices but this survey also has told us that many health professionals are not aware of the difficulties consumers face.

“In contrast to the views of family carers, three quarters of the care professionals surveyed believed people with dementia do have access to palliative care services. “It also concerns me that in many cases care professionals are unsure of what the legal options are for people with dementia at end of life. Nearly a third are not aware that people

have a legal right to refuse food and artificial hydration.”

Professor Patsy Yates, president of Palliative Care Australia, said: “People with dementia deserve quality palliative care that respects their wishes and dignity. Advance care planning is a useful tool to help people document their end of life wishes.

“However, the confusion around advance care planning practices cannot continue.

We need to ensure all health professionals and consumers are provided with education around palliative care and advance care planning, and consistent advance care planning legislation and terminology would go a long way to reducing this uncertainty,” Professor Yates said.

In an attempt to address some of these issues,

MsButtrose also launched Start2Talk, a consumer focused website created by Alzheimer’s Australia in partnership with Palliative Care Australia, Consumers Health Forum, Carers Australia, COTA and other health and aged care organisations, to help people plan for their own or a loved one’s future financial, lifestyle and health care decisions.

This website (start2talk.org.au) includes information and links to local resources related to planning ahead in all states and territories.

“It is worrying that most people with dementia have not documented their wishes for end-oflife care. This leaves both families and health professionals unsure of what care should be provided,” MsButtrose said.

Source: agedcare guide.com.au

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Life-saving breakthrough in clot-busting drug treatment

AUSTRALIAN researchers have developed a potentially safer and more effective way to treat heart attack and stroke via a new clot-busting drug, with the National Heart Foundation of Australia saying it could save many lives.

The research, led by DrChristophHagemeyer, Head of the Vascular Biotechnology Laboratory at Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute was published recently in the US journal Circulation Research.

DrHagemeyer said while clot-busting drugs are not new, this novel targeted drug can offer a safer alternative with fewer side effects for people suffering a heart attack or stroke. Most importantly, it offers hope for patients who currently miss out on the available drugs be-

cause of their associated risks.

“The current clot-busting drugs are already effective, but they have adverse effects and can be very dangerous for some people,” DrHagemeyer said.

“Currently many patients, particularly older people or people taking certain medications, are excluded from receiving a clot-busting drug, because of the high risk of bleeding.

“This new drug targets the site of the clot, not the whole circulatory system, which allows the drug to be given at a low dose.

But it’s also very effective at delivering a high concentration directly at the clot site, without increasing the side effects such as bleeding.

“Our discovery means, that when this new drug is fully developed all pa-

tients will be able to be treated more safely and more people will be eligible for this life-saving treatment.”

DrHagemeyer added that the project has been eight years in the making, and the next step is to seek funding for clinical trials.

Around 55,000 Australians have a heart attack and 50,000 suffer a stroke every year.

The research was funded by the National Heart Foundation of Australia, National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and the Australian Research Council (ARC).

DrHagemeyer is also half way through a four-year Heart Foundation Research Fellowship to support his work.

Heart Foundation’s Chief Medical Adviser, Professor James Tatoulis said

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COULD drinking your early morning urine be the key to living a long life; a cure for cancer and even other degenerative diseases?

Urine therapy, or urotherapy, refers to various applications of human urine for medicinal or cosmetic purposes, including drinking of one’s own urine and massaging the skin with the known ‘sterile’ liquid.

AnslemAdodo, director of Pax Herbal Clinic in Nigeria, encourages people to drink the first urine they pass in the morning.

“This is usually very concentrated and quite bitter. Never mind, you will soon get used to it. Drink at least four glasses of water after your first cup of urine,” he explains.

Before going to bed at night, MrAdodo says drinking another full cup of your own urine will show great improvement in your health, including stable blood pressure, a sharper memory and strengthened libido.

“It does not matter what the nature of the sickness is. Urine therapy will surely help since the principle remains

the same every sickness contains its own cure. When you go and get vaccinated, a little of the virus is injected into your system to render the body immune to the sickness in question.

Drinking your urine gives you the most natural and most potent immunisation possible.”

The latest testimony is that of a 91 year old English man who insists this home brewed medicine is the key to his youthful appearance and active lifestyle. Mark Ambrose, who lives in the south of Spain, sips his way through a tumbler of the liquid every day.

Urine therapy is said to date back to the Bible. Historical documents suggest that the Aztecs disinfected wounds with it, while the benefits are also mentioned in Indian and Chinese literature.

Several studies have shown that urine is highly sterile, consisting of 95% water and 5% nutrients such as proteins, vitamins and minerals.

During the digestive process, the liver deals with toxins and removes them to be excreted.

the high risk of bleeding onset, the size of perma- can be reduced by almost six hours of onset of and side effects of the nent heart muscle damage half compared with after symptoms,” he said. current clot busting drugs is well known, so this research is a real breakthrough in developing a safer and more targeted drug.

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The research by Dr Terry Boyle, who works in the Epidemiology group under Professor Lin Fritschi at WAIMR, looked at 879 colorectal cancer patients diagnosed between 2005 and 2007.

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on their survival rate afterwards,” Dr Boyle said.

“Women who were physically active were about 60% less likely to die during the follow up period than inactive women,” he said. “We also found that women who smoked were three times as likely to die from amount of physical activity performed recently and over the lifetime, smoking history, and height and weight at different ages. “This study adds to a growing body of evidence indicating that lifestyle factors, particularly physical activity, have an important role in the prognosis of colorectal cancer,” Dr Boyle said. The paper, ‘Lifestyle factors associated with survival after colorectal cancer diagnosis’ has been published in the British Journal of Cancer.

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Need help hearing, sound barrier broken with the Pocketalker WHEN Wally Eaglesham found his elderly fatherin-law Mick was unable to use his hearing aids effectively several years ago, he decided to build his own device to enable Mick to reconnect with his social world.

After some research, the result is Listenear providing affordable and practical hearing solutions. The simple design has excellent battery life and it is relatively easy to operate and handle.

It provides a low-cost and effective strategy for people who want to improve their hearing quality and for hearing impaired people who have problems with existing hearing aids.

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“Living with my hearing loss affects everyone around you. My daughter couldn’t stand to watch TV with me because it was always too loud, so she’d always leave the room. This device has given both me and my daughter a new lease of life.

We can now watch TV together and I can also communicate with her better, without disruption. I can recommend ListenEar for their professional assistance and this device to anyone wanting to improve their quality of life. It’s truly amazing.”

Testamonial by Eileen Lota Qld. The Pocketalker amplifies sounds closest to the listener while reducing background noise. It features a lightweight, ergonomic design for portability and ease of use. Fingertip adjustable volume control allows you to quickly adjust to your listening environment - whether your hearing loss is low frequency or high frequency sounds.

Pocketalker brings voices closer, making them clearer and louder.

With the use of the included 12 ft. microphone extension cord, the Pocketalker microphone can be placed next to a TV or sound system speaker to provide extra amplification with the benefit of reduced sound distortion and reverberation.

The volume control easily adjusts the amplification level to suit your need and the voice level of the person you wish to hear and you can quickly and discreetly adjust the frequency response of the Pocketalker system to compensate for your hearing deficit and the high or low pitch of the voice you are listening to.

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AS the peak body representing Queensland’s 484,400 unpaid carers, Carers Queensland has twelve regional offices throughout the state and employs 100 people. Ms Debra Cottrell, CEO of Carers Queensland said, “In Queensland alone, it is estimated that over $8 billion in resources would be required each year to replace the work carried out by unpaid family carers.”

Carers Queensland represents the diverse needs and interests of carers in Queensland. “It is important to remember that carers do what they do because they love the person they are doing it for; and to recognise that carers often have different needs to the people for whom they provide care,” she said. Carers Queensland empowers carers by providing carers with information, education, training, advocacy, counselling and other support services that may assist them in their caring role.

Regional events and support groups offer advice, support, news and information. “Some of which is comforting, some interesting and some vital for carers throughout Queensland,” said Ms Cottrell. One in eight Queenslanders are unpaid carers, and many carers shoulder enormous responsibilities to care for their loved one. “We also aim to raise awareness about the valuable role that carers play. We look to local communities to help us highlight the issues and challenges faced by unpaid carers.”

At some time in our lives, most of us will either be a carer or need a carer. It can happen to anyone, at anytime.

Are you a carer? Need assistance? Call the Carer Advisory Service on 1800 242 636 to speak with one of our officers. This service is available Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. (Free call from local phones, mobile calls at mobile rates).

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The No.1 benign tumour in men

IF you know someone or a loved one who is suffering from poor prostate health, you’re not alone, it’s a common problem and help is available.

The Prostate The prostate is a walnutsized gland that wraps around the urethra at the point of the bladder.

Prostate gland enlargement can be caused by prostate cancer, but 80% of the time it is attributable to benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH).

As men age, the prostate gland increases in size, making BPH one of the most common age-related conditions in men. The enlarged gland puts pressure on the urethra, acting like a partial clamp and thus causing numerous urinary symptoms. BPH affects more than 50% of Australian men in their sixties and 90% of men above the age of seventy.

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Magnus Shield® has anti-inflammatory properties which decreases swelling and improves urine flow.

Magnus Shield also works on the urinary tract by relaxing the smooth muscle tone of the urethra, thus improving urine flow, increasing bladder muscle contraction to push the urine out, and relaxing the sphincter muscles, which help hold the urine in the bladder. Together, these actions would improve the urine flow rate and reduce the amount of urine remaining in the bladder after urination, thereby decreasing urinary frequency.

Research Validates Magnus Shield’s® Effects. A number of impressive trials conducted have concluded that Magnus Shield® has a beneficial effect in the management of BPH. In a double-blind, placebo-controlled study, 60 men suffering

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Nocturia (frequent urination at nighttime) was improved or eliminated in 60% of the patients treated with Magnus Shield® compared to 30% of the patients treated with placebo. In addition, 57% of patients treated with Magnus Shield® showed improvement in bladder emptying compared to only 10% in the placebo group.

Residual urine volume and prostate gland size also decreased significantly in the patients receiving Magnus Shield®.

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Driving with eye disease

OLDER drivers with an eye disease are invited to participate in an ongoing Queensland University of Technology (QUT) study which aims to better understand the driving difficulties faced by drivers with eye disease. Optometry and Vision Science expert, Professor Joanne Wood, said previous research revealed that common eye conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts and macular degeneration are some of the reasons that older drivers give up driving altogether. Driving often enables older people to maintain independence and facilitate social connections. “We want to help people continue to drive safely for as long as possible and we need a better understanding of the effect of eye diseases on driving in order to design appropriate education and training interventions,” she said. Contact the research team on (07) 3138 5704 or email aa.black@qut.edu.au if you’d like to participate.

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community news RETIREES are feeling more confident about their retirement income as a result of improving returns from their superannuation, a new report has found. The 2nd Seniors Sentiment Index released by National Seniors and commissioned by Challenger, gauged 2,000 older Australians’ views on different aspects of their life as well as their views of society as a whole. The overall Seniors Sentiment Index increased from 66% in 2012 to 72% in 2013, reflecting growing

positivity from seniors about their finances, health and social wellbeing.

National Seniors Australia chief executive, Michael O’Neill, said the number of retirees who were confident that their superannuation would be adequate in retirement increased from 44% in 2012 to 61% in 2013.

“This is a result of sustained recovery in equity markets and a rising share market producing better returns,” Mr O’Neill said.

But while confidence in retirement income had

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increased in the past 12 months, senior Australians were not so optimistic about their financial wellbeing over the next five years.

Paul Rogan, Challenger chief executive of distribution, product and marketing, said: “It’s hard for retirees to have long term confidence in their super when so much of it is at the mercy of share market cycles.

“Government and industry must work together to deliver better super outcomes for our people once they’re retired and living off their

savings.” In the social wellbeing stakes, the report found a notable increase in satisfaction with the Australian political system, with those ‘at least somewhat satisfied’ increasing from 21% to 30%. “This may be attributed to the survey being conducted within two months of the federal election and the result of a change in government but overall it is noticeable there is still considerable dissatisfaction with our political system,” Mr O’Neill said.

The proportion of seniors

who felt ‘very’ or ‘somewhat satisfied’ with the government’s level of spending in the health system increased from 17% in 2012 to 24% in 2013 which also reflected small improvements in satisfaction ratings in being able to get a doctor’s appointment when necessary.

The 2nd Seniors Sentiment Index follows the inaugural Seniors Sentiment Index which was released in December 2012.

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Burnie Brae is turning 30 BURNIE Brae at Chermside is celebrating a special anniversary this month. 2014 marks the 30th anniversary of the opening of Burnie Brae and the Centre will be celebrating this milestone with free cupcakes for all members who attend the Centre on Friday 21st March.

The history of Burnie Brae is rich with stories of extraordinary dedication by volunteers who selflessly worked for many years to see the Centre established as Chermside Senior Citizens Centre in March 1984.

From its humble beginnings, The Centre has expanded to become a vibrant hub of active social, leisure and health activities, and community care services for over 50’s.

Always looking for opportunities to grow existing programs and develop new initiatives, the organization continues to go from strength to strength as not only the largest Senior Citizens Centre in Queensland, but a leader in the provision of services to over 50s.

The successes and achievements of Burnie Brae since its inception are numerous, from the establishment of Government funded community services which now employ 80 staff, to an on-site café which is a meeting place for members and the wider community, to a thriving over 50s Exercise Clinic which provides clinical exercise programs under the supervision of a staff of Accredited Exercise Physiologists.

Perhaps of greatest importance is the place Burnie Brae has in the hearts of the thousands who have passed through its doors.

It is a place for friendship, a place to learn new skills, a place to receive information and support and a place to get fitter and healthier.

May Burnie Brae continue to be a vital part of the local community, for many years to come.

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Travel Tips for Older Adults ONE of the great joys of being an older person is having time and freedom and that includes freedom to travel. The vast majority of older people with and without chronic medical problems can travel safely!

However, a few common sense precautions can help to make sure that your trip is everything you planned!

Before you go talk to your doctor about your medical condition(s), and run your itinerary by him. Chronic medical problems should be taken into account. For example, hiking in the Swiss Alps may not be ideal for patients with severe arthritis of the knees or hips; patients with advanced emphysema would want to avoid high altitudes such as the Rocky Mountains. If you’re concerned, ask your doctor!

Take enough of your medicines in their original bottles with you, as well as a list of your chronic medical problems. Make sure the immunisations you need are up to date based on your travel destination.

If you have a heart problem, keep a copy of your cardiogram with you. Cardiac problems are extremely common in people of all ages, and patients with even minor cardiac problems often have cardiogram changes that can be difficult to interpret without a prior tracing. Should you become ill with symptoms that may or may not be heart related while travelling, a reference cardiogram can be crucial.

If you get ill before leaving, see your doctor. A minor medical problem can turn into a major hassle when you’re far from home. Do not take chances if you don’t feel well before you leave- ask your doctor if travel is still advised.

On your trip, avoid alcohol while flying. This tends to dehydrate travellers, young and old. Dehydration is a major cause of confusion and other medical problems in older people. Stretch frequently if you’re on a long plane ride. Long periods of immobility can lead to blood clots. Pace yourself. Try not to cram all your tourism into too little time. One of the joys of being an older traveller is the luxury of time. Rest between major sightseeing jaunts and listen to your body if it’s tired! Definitely take out travel insurance. If you have invested in an expensive trip and have some medical problems that could cause a last minute change of plans, it’s a good investment. Talk to your travel agent about this.

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Green thumbs kept busy .. John and Fran Rivory and Greg Thomas (centre) devote their time to maintaining the Lammermoor Native Gardens for others to enjoy at Yepoon. – Rockhampton Bulletin photo

BRIGHT and early one morning a week, septuagenarians Fran and John Rivory pack their car with gardening equipment and head to the Lammermoor Native Gardens, a 14 ha oasis just outside Yeppoon.

The retirees from Cooee Bay then set about weeding and tidying a designated area of the gardens, a weekly ritual the couple has followed for nearly 13 years after joining the volunteer community organisation the Livingstone Remnant Vegetation Study Group (RemVeg).

The public late last month got the chance to appreciate the work done by the Rivorys and fellow RemVeg members when the Capricorn Coast branch of Wildlife Queensland ran a guided tour of the gardens.

The gardens feature more than 120 local plant species, and 95 bird species

have been recorded.

Fran, 77, and John, 79, were keen to get involved in community-based activities when they retired in late 1999. After sifting through the host of organisations and activities available on the Capricorn Coast, they decided on RemVeg. “We wanted to be involved in something that would be good for us but also good for the community,” explained Fran. “We have always been interested in the outdoors.”

She said the message to other retirees is that it’s no good being bored at home doing nothing. “There are lots of opportunities, whatever your interest.”

Lammermoor Native Gardens spans the western and eastern sides of the Scenic Highway at Lammermoor Beach, about 3 km south of Yeppoon and welcomes tourists.

Take a train (a steam train of course) THE excitement of a day out by steam train commences at Roma St as you go walk along the platform to find your carriage with a reserved seat. It is then a quick walk to the head of the train to inspect the great “Iron Horse” which is simmering away quietly waiting for the grand departure.

Final boarding announcements are made , the guard blows his whistle and waves the green flag and the engine bursts into life with it’s whistle blowing to signal departure and steams out of the platform heading for the day’ destination.

Like the sound of the above ? The Australian Railway Historical Society (Queensland Division) has now entered iti 57th year of operating rail tours. Over 970 excursions operated by both steam and diesel hauled trains to many destinations in Queensland have been run by the Society since 1957, of course the steam hauled tours are very popular and give passengers a nostalgic tour in travel of a bygone era – travelling in

style in the heritage carriages.

Come along, be a part of history as you travel on the first steam train to Springfield on Saturday 8th March. This exciting day by steam train takes you out through the western suburbs and along the newest railway line.

It is 45 years since the Brisbane Tramway System closed, so join us for a “1960s Transport Day” travelling by Silver Bullet Rail Motor out to the Ferny Grove to visit the Tramway Museum for a nostalgic day riding a variety of trams that have been lovingly restored.

One of our best day’s outings is on again in May, the Redcliffe Rail and Sail where we travel by steam train to Sandgate and return from Redcliffe to the City by launch. This tour can be done is reverse also.

To book or order a brochure phone our office on 3252 1759 between 10am and 3.00pm Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursdays. A recorded message operates at other times.

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Redlands Orchid Show THE Stanhopea is unique in the orchid family as it flowers from the bottom of the plant. Stanhopeas are grown in hanging baskets to allow the highly perfumed flowers to be displayed.

If you come along to the upcoming Redlands Autumn Orchid Show, you may be lucky enough to see one in bloom. There will almost certainly be a few of these unusual plants for sale.

The Show will be held on Saturday, 29 March from 8.30am to 3pm. The venue is at the Donald Simpson Centre, 172 Bloomfield Street, Cleveland where there is ample parking and is wheelchair

friendly. Entry is $3 for adults, children free. As well as a magnificent display of blooms, there will be orchid plants for sale, potting demonstrations, product sales, raffles and light refreshments.

The show raises money for Redlands Hospital Auxiliary.

The Redlands Orchid Society meetings held on the third Tuesday of each month at the Donald Simpsons Centre, Cleveland.

For further information contact: redlandsorchidsociety@bigpond.com or visit website: redlands orchidsociety.weebly.com.

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HOLIDAY & Leisure The Galapagos – Animal Wonderland

AN archipelago of volcanic origin, the Galapagos Islands straddle the Equator, almost 1000km west of Ecuador to which they belong. Made up of 13 main islands, three smaller islands and 107 rocks and islets, the archipelago is home to about 25,000 people, mostly Spanishspeaking. Only five islands are inhabited. The place is widely known for its amazing wildlife and the visit by Charles Darwin in 1835 which subsequently led to his theory of evolution by natural selection.

Despite being on the Equator, the weather in the islands is surprisingly mild. This is largely due to the cold Humboldt Current which travels up the west coast of South America from Antarctica.

During the dry season from June to November the average temperature is 220C and the sea is correspondingly cool. Fog often shrouds the islands.

December to May is the wet season and the average temperature rises to just 250C. Travellers to the Galapagos usually leave from Guayaquil in Ecuador. The flight takes about 1½ hours and lands at either Baltra Island or San Cristobal Island. Visitors must pay a $US100 National Park entrance fee. Quite rigid controls operate over taking fruit or seeds to the islands. A

large number of boats operate tours of varying length. It is a matter of personal choice and preference. We chose to join the Treasure of Galapagos, a catamaran 32 metres long and carrying 16 passengers. Our tour lasted five days and four nights and we felt that was adequate to see much of what was on offer.

Most tours include a visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station at Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island. This nonprofit centre focuses on research and conservation of the entire Galapagos ecosystems.

It fosters many juvenile giant tortoises which are released into the wild when able to fend for themselves. Until recently it was home to Lonesome George, the last of his species. Sadly he died, all the scientist’s efforts to get him to reproduce were in vain.

The islands are all of volcanic origin and have rough rocky surfaces.

Large cactus trees feature in the vegetation.

Thirteen species of endemic finches are often seen flitting through the bushes. Included are the unusual blood-sucking finch and the tool-using woodpecker finch. These birds played a big part in Darwin’s development of his theory of evolution.

Our first real foray into

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and teem with a huge variety of fish species.

Like all unique places, the Galapagos islands need to be protected. If visitor

numbers increase too much it is inevitable that there will be an adverse impact on the wildlife. If you are in South America,

it is very much worthwhile to make a side trip to the Galapagos. We will never forget our experiences there.

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CAIRNS & TROPICAL NORTH QLD WHITSUNDAY ISLANDS - PORT DOUGLAS - KURANDA DAINTREE the wildlife was on North Seymour Island. We were immediately blown away by the profusion of animal life, both in the air and on the ground. Overhead, frigate birds soared just above us. Over a metre long with a wingspan twice that, these large birds often take food from other seabirds.

Predominantly black, the males of one species have large scarlet throat pouches which inflate during courtship rituals.

Our favourite bird was the blue-footed booby.

Completely unafraid of humans, the boobies raise their young in nests on the ground. The chicks are like white balls of fluff and totally gorgeous. The birds got their name from their clumsy behaviour on land. Their feet are a bright blue colour.

Another favourite was the waved albatross.

These large birds have wingspans of over two metres and have the ability to glide for hours.

However, because of their huge wingspan they have difficulty taking off and often use cliffs to assist. They have a spectacular courtship ritual which we were privileged to witness. Their large chicks are the most scruffy imaginable, seemingly suffering from a never-ending bad-hair

day! Marine iguanas inhabit all the Galapagos islands. These big reptiles have the unique ability to live and forage in the sea.

Predominantly dark in colour, the iguanas were described by Darwin as “disgusting clumsy lizards” – a rather apt description. They can be found in such large clusters that it is difficult to walk without treading on a tail. They treat humans with disdain. Several islands also have land iguanas. Of varying colours, land iguanas get most of their water from eating cacti. Sea lions are often the welcoming party when going ashore on an island. They sunbake on beaches or any available place and show curiosity towards humans. On land they are rather clumsy, but in the water, they are masters of maneuverability. We had a great time while snorkelling when several sea lions chose to frolic around us. Like sleek missiles, they effortlessly dodged and weaved, so close they almost brushed us. Because the water is cool, a species of penguin is found in the islands.

Small compared to some of its Antarctic cousins, the Galapagos penguin is the only one that lives in the wild north of the Equator. The seas around the islands are a marine park

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HOLIDAY & Leisure Sheer Beauty, Sheer perfection

View of Positano

AUSTRALIANS love Italy.

We love Italian food, wine, a certain craziness and “la dolce vita”…the good life. And a holiday in Italy is pretty high on most bucket lists.

So when we decided to go south of Rome instead of north for the first time, the Amalfi Coast beckoned.

We’d heard so much about it, and seen many films and websites, that it seemed like we’d been before.

We were wrong. Hiring a car in Naples, we head south along an autostrada for the first half hour, then there’s a peninsula with twisty, narrow roads until we hit Sorrento… and presto!

The jagged edges of the Amalfi Coast unravel before us. It’s a daunting prospect as we look at this serpentine route high above the cliffs, and it’s like nothing we’ve expected.

Sheer drops, total adrenaline with Vespas buzzing like bees all around and large tour coaches like elephants around the corners. It’s all fun, as long as you can keep your cool [ and

temper] in the face of fearless Italian drivers.

Before you reach the city of Salerno there are three main towns to explore, with a huge range of hotels and pensiones…Positano and Amalfi on the coast, and Ravello in the hinterland.

They all have charm by the bucketload but are different in every other way. Positano for trendy boutiques and trattorias specialising in seafood; Amalfi for a busier vibe and nightlife; and Ravello for its uber-cool craft shops, the 13th century Villa Rufolo and the Cathedral dating back to the same period.

Ravello is one of the most famous [and touristy] mountain towns in Italy, with good reason.

But for us, the highlight is a small coastal village called Praiano, just a few kilometres from Positano with a quieter, more “authentic” feel and some really good restaurants like La Brace, whose pizzas are worth braving the road trip.

There’s also a bar/café where the locals congregate in the

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pervasive atmosphere is one of complete relaxation where subtle music, lighting and the scents of lemon and sandalwood combine to create “a different vision of luxury” as the owner puts it. It’s topped off by a very fine terrace restaurant where Contemporary meets Italy in a very happy marriage.

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evening and will happily glass sculptures by a practise their English Mexican artist Praiano street scene with you as you sip a Sosabravo. The Campari or a Peroni.

Over the next few days in Praiano we’re overwhelmed by the experience of staying in an extraordinary hotel perched on the side of a steep cliff, with an elevator built through the rocks to the stony beach below.

It’s the Casa Angelina, one of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World, and it’s sheer perfection.

Balconies look out over the blue Mediterranean and the paler blue sky, creating an effect of merging seamlessly into your all-white room. It is very hard to get out of bed and leave this setting, even for the lavish buffet breakfast which we ranked as our number one choice in the whole of Italy…and that’s saying something.

Casa Angelina is also a showcase for modern art collected by the owner, Signor Cappiello who bought this property in poor condition and has spent a fortune on creating this monument Includes •Return Air Fares from Brisbane to good taste, Italian • Kuranda Railway•Cape Tribulation •Dinstyle and a sense of ner at Cairns Zoo • Undara Lava Tubes • humour seen in the

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HOLIDAY & Leisure My journey to Delhi in India

Humayam’s Tomb

IT is time for me to venture into places that are far from Europe. Some of my friends were concerned, others who had been to India said I would love it.

The Diwali Festival, A Festival of Light was beginning its five day Hindu celebration the evening my group of twelve arrived in Delhi. We were given a marigold garland and a gift from our Indian Guide, Amar in the tradition of the Festival. Then our bus took us to our hotel. Fireworks burst in the city celebrating the Festival believing that it drives away evil spirits thus resulting in a smokey haze throughout the colourful streets. Shops were decorated with flowers for the Festival with colour, colour everywhere.

Our tour was for three weeks with two internal flights taking us from Varanasi to Mumbai and then from Mumbai to Mysore in the South.

On the following day as we toured through the City, my first impression was of the many trees and parks (usually with boys on holidays having an impromptu game of cricket). On our first stop we visited the Jama Masjid Mosque, built in 1650 by Shah Jahan, the fifth Mughal. Shah Jahan’s name is predominant in this part of India, for of course, he built the Taj Mahal. After some time at the Mosque, we walked through the streets to see The Red Fort. These streets were narrow, cramped and the pavements were unmade and full of litter. The wiring to the buildings were either dangling or fastened together in the most

haphazard way. There were lots of food stalls and to my surprise signs dangling down with a skull and cross bone de-

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erected in 375 AD and shifted to its present location in the 10th century.

The real highlight of the day was to see Humayum’s tomb.

Humayan was the second Mughal emperor who ruled present day Afghanistan, Pakistan and parts of Northern India.

The tomb is quite beautiful and is said to be the precursor to the Taj Mahal. It was commissioned by his wife in 1562 and designed by a Persian architect. It was the first garden tomb on the Indian subcontinent and is the third of the World Heritage sites in Delhi.

Our day was completed with a visit to Jantar Mantur where there is a collection of Astronomical Instruments. Built about 1724, the primary purpose was to predict times and movements of the sun, moon and planets. Alas I was starting to

get tired now and perhaps didn’t appreciate the site as much as some of my companions.

On our way back to the hotel, we went to see The India Gate also known as the All India War Memorial dedicated to Indian soldiers killed in World War 1.

This site has been at the forefront of the News recently as a rallying point for “Women’s Rights”.

Back past some of the beautiful tree lined streets, where once the British Raj had the “bungalows” that are now possibly diplomat’s homes with lush green gardens and trees behind their walls.

Two nights is hardly enough to see Delhi, yet there were many more sight to see over the three weeks, and the following day we had a long drive to Jaipur, the pink city of Rajastan.

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manding NO SMOKING, for it is against the law to smoke in public in India.

These small streets were crowded, the noise raucous with tuk tuks sounding their horns continually as we made our way to The Red Fort, one of the three World Heritage sites in Delhi. It was commissioned in 1638 by Shah Jahan when he moved his capital from Agra to Delhi. We didn’t go into the Fort, but we could see that it was very huge.

There was much to see in such a short time. We went onto the Qutb complex to see the Qutb Minar, the amazing five story tower in red sandstone. It is decorated with geometric designs and Koranic verses. It was intended as a victory tower,and is the tallest brick minaret in the world it is also a UNESCO World Heritage site.

At this complex we also saw The Iron Pillar a metallurgical curiosity, 7.21 metres high. It was originally

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HOLIDAY & Leisure Fantastic food, stunning scenery, rich culture make Taiwan beyond all your expectations

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TAIWAN in the minds of many is that of a technologically advanced “industrial island”, however there is much more to Taiwan, including a wide array of tourism and ecological resources, a diversity of traditional folk customs, a rich culture, modern arts, and fantastic food.

In short, visitors will discover that Taiwan is “beyond all expectations.”

First known to the West as “Ilha Formosa, or Beautiful Island” Taiwan

has more than 200 mountains that soar above 3,000 metres, and the Island’s unique geology and topography have created countless arresting landscapes and alluring coastal scenes.

With world-class natural landscapes such as the awesome Taroko Gorge, at a staggering 19 kilometres long and in places more than 900 metres deep, the towering cliffs on either side frame a yawning marble chasm.

Taiwan is also the

repository of true Chinese culture with the National Palace Museum housing the greatest collection of Chinese art and antiquities anywhere in the world. With ancient pottery, bronzes and jade, Ming vases, Song landscape paintings and calligraphy even a foreign eye can appreciate. In addition Taiwan has one of the world’s tallest certified buildings in Taipei 101, a true engineering marvel.

Being well known for its welcoming friendly people and a great shopping culture Taiwan will imprint indelible memories in the minds of visitors.

Central Taiwan’s Chung

Tai Chan Monastery was designed by the same architect as the modern Taipei 101 building, and the 15-storey monastery complex blends Eastern, Western and futuristic styles. The monks and nuns here practice a progressive and socially engaged form of Buddhism and a visit to the Monastery is a “must do.”

Combine this with the advantage of convenient transportation and a unique and safe travel environment that you will want to enjoy again and again.

Travel to Taiwan is relatively easy with China Airlines and EVA Air both having direct flights from

Brisbane to Taipei 3 times a week. Freecall Trade Travel on 1800 345 109 for a detailed itinerary today.

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Lydia Adams stands beside her father Mike while two playful sharks draw interest from all around at the SOS rally

MIKE Adams and his daughter Lydia travelled from Brisbane to the Gold Coast to take part in an SOS – Save Our Sharks rally held at Burleigh Heads.

Presented by the Wildlife Preservation Society of Queensland – Gold Coast and Hinterland Branch, a good turnout of all ages encouraged rally organisers.

To top it off, weatherwise it was a perfect Gold Coast day.

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‘Let Us Entertain You’ . . .

Pops Orchestra celebrates 30th Anniversary Concert THIS year the Queensland Pops Orchestra commemorates its 30th Anniversary and to celebrate it has prepared a year filled with Pops favourites.

On 17 May 2014 the Pops, lead by conductor Patrick Pickett, will present the 30th Anniversary concert and this will feature internationally renowned singer Mirusia Louwerse and the Pops pinup boy Gregory Moore at the Queensland Performing Arts Complex.

Queensland born Mirusia has risen to international

stardom through her performances with Andre Rieu. Referred to by him as “The Angel of Australia” Mirusia continues to enjoy amazing success with Andre’s concert tours around the world. Mirusia is also enjoying great success with her own concert tours across Europe and Australia. Like Mirusia, Gregory Moore had some of his earliest stage performances with the Queensland Pops Orchestra. He became the face of the Pops “Scotland the

Brave” series and has remained one of the Pops more requested artists.

Gregory will be back to sing those songs that have made him a favourite over the years.

This concert will feature some of the most popular pieces ever played by the Pops. The Friends of the Pops have been asked to vote for their most loved pieces of music and Patrick will have the unenviable tasks of refining the program down to the most requested. Also joining the

Pops orchestra is a rising young pianist Chai Jie. The 16 year old currently attending school at St Aidan’s Anglican Girls’ School will make her concert debut with the full orchestra on this concert playing Rachmaninov: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini. This program will also feature some of the many hundreds of musicians who have played with the Pops over the last 30 years. This will include a violin solo by the long serving Concertmaster

Julie-Anne O’Reilly.

The finale of this concert is sure to be one of the most spectacular ever. The celebrations will be triumphant and not only designed to celebrate the last 30 years but a real launching pad for the next phase of the orchestras history. There are two performance only of this concert on 17 May 2014 - Matinee at 2.30pm and an evening performance at 8.00pm.

Tickets are on sale now through QPAC 136246 or www.qpac.com.au

A triptych for the stage - very short version TWO award-winning short plays from DramaFest 2013 will return to Redland Performing Arts Centre’s stage:

Phoenix Ensemble Inc.’s Room Five Hundred and Four, which won Caitlin Hill the award for Best Actress for her leading

role,and MATES Theatre Society’s The Great Dark, which won the Adjudicator’s Award.

To complete the triptych

Elton John’s acclaimed concert on the big screen RENOWNED singer, songwriter and performer, Elton John’s critically acclaimed concert, The Million Dollar Piano is hitting the big screen, exclusively at Event Cinemas and Birch Carroll & Coyle. The Million Dollar Piano, is currently being performed to standing ovations during Elton’s residency at Caesar’s Palace and includes all of Elton’s greatest hits from throughout his career including ‘Rocket Man’, ‘Tiny Dancer’, ‘Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting’, ‘I’m Still Standing’, ‘Goodbye Yellow Brick Road’, ‘Crocodile Rock’ and ‘Your Song’.

At the centerpiece of the performance is the show’s namesake piano, an engineering marvel featuring more than 68 LED video screens created by Yamaha. Nearly four years in the making, the state-of-theart piano (weighing in at nearly 1.5 tonne) is the perfect accompaniment to Elton’s greatest hits displaying imagery to

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complement the entertainer’s fan favourites.

Elton said, “I’ve had the best time (in Las Vegas) because I always thought of it as a challenge and wanted to put on the best show. If you put on a great show and a spectacle, and its fun and people feel as if they are getting value for money, then it’s a no-brainer. I don’t think there could be a better-looking show than this in Vegas or in any venue anywhere.” Elton John fans can witness the magic of this acclaimed concert, up on the big screen on Saturday March 22nd at 7pm or Sunday March 23rd at 1.30pm at any of the following cinemas; Event Cinemas Myer Centre, Chermside, Garden City, Indooroopilly, Birch Carroll & Coyle Ipswich or Morayfield. All tickets are $20* and are on sale now at www.eventcinemas.com.au or at the box office. *$1.10 online booking fee applies

there will be the exciting addition of a live performance of a new radio play developed in the DramaFest LINKS workshops at Redland Performing Arts Centre in February and March. The workshops focussed on writing drama for radio (conducted bylocal author and radio playwright Donna Cameron), and acting andvocal techniques for the stage and radio (conducted by professionalactor Penny Everingham).

The acting workshop de-

veloped a radio play drawn from the writingworkshop, which was then brought up to performance level byDirector Ray Noonan, as our third offering in the Triptych for the Stage.

This will be a wonderful afternoon of theatre not to be missed on Sunday 23 March from 1 to 3pm in the Redland Performing Arts Centre Auditorium.

All tickets are $5. To book, visit www.rpac.com.au or call the RPAC Box Office on 3829 8131.

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‘Let Us Entertain You’ . . .

For the Term of His Natural Life Don’t miss the FREE screening of this epic Australian silent movie with an original score composed and performed live by Colin Offord. At the time of its release in 1927 Norman Dawn’s For The Term of his Natural Life was consid-

ered to be one of the greatest silent films ever made.Based on Marcus Clarke’s epic and emotionally moving novel, the film follows the fate of an English aristocrat, Rufus Dawes, transported for life to the convict settlement of

Van Dieman’s Land for a crime he did not commit, and his enduring love for Sylvia Vickers, the daughter of a prison governor.

Shot on location in New South Wales, on Sydney Harbour and in Tasmania at Port Arthur, the film made

groundbreaking use of special effects and cinematography to evoke the harsh life of convicts in the early Australian penal settlements.

Rich in heritage and history, this is a thrilling theatrical experience not to be missed

at Redland Performing Arts Centre on Sunday 16 March at 2pm. To book your seats for this FREE performance call 3829 8131 or visit the RPAC Box Office 2-16 Middle Street, Cleveland.

Southern Cross Soloists THE Southern Cross Soloists have helped set the benchmark for Australian chamber music since 1995 and are on their way to Redland Performing Arts Centre for the very first time!

Internationally acclaimed tenor Alexander Lewis and members of the Queensland Shakespeare Ensemble will jointhe Soloists to begin their 2014 season.

PROGRAM INCLUDES Purcell - The Fairy Queen Arne - Shakespeare Songs JC Smith - The Fairies Chausson - Two scenes from The Tempest op. 18. Dermot Tutty: Taming of

the Shrew (*World Premier) Cole Porter: Selections from Kiss Me, Kate This will be a magnificent concert not to be missed on Friday 28 March at7.30pm and all for the maximum ticket price of only $40. So don’t travel all the way into the City to see the renowned Southern Cross Soloists and their guests, instead be swept away by Shakespeare’s Seductions in the Redland Performing Arts Centre Concert Hall for one night only.

Adult tickets are $40 and Seniors/Pensioners $36. To book, visit www.rpac.com.au or call the RPAC Box Office on 3829 8131.

Calendar Girls by Tim Firth SOME ladies will do ANYTHING for a good cause!

After the SELL-OUT performance last year, Redland Performing Arts Centre is delighted to welcome Calendar Girls back to the stage for one more performance.This quirky,

poignant and hilarious play is based on the true story of eleven Women’s Institute members who posed nude for a calendar to raise money for the Leukaemia Research Fund. Calendar Girls became the fastest selling play in British the-

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Computing Lessons for Seniors WROCCS welcomes all Seniors 50+ to our next Club Meeting 11th March at Wynnum RSL, 174 Tingal Rd, Wynnum.10.30am in the Pandanus Room(door opens 10am). Membership $10.

It is a relaxed social atmosphere at these meetings, as well as a great learning experience with an interesting Guest speaker. Lessons are held elsewhere at a training facility in Wynnum. The club is run by Senior Volunteers.

We are in need of a Volunteer Mac coach.If you are a senior and familiar with Mac computers and would

like to help other seniors to master the Mac please ring 0411 806 154.

Wynnum Region Organised Computing Club for Seniors Inc Ph. 0411 806 154 Website: wroccs.org.au.

Email wroccs@gmail.com.

Classes offered weekdays are: Computer Basics, Operating System: Vista Windows 7, Windows 8, Microsoft Office: Word Excel PowerPoint, Email/ Gmail, Internet: Surfing the World Wide Net, iPad/ iPhone Android Tablets Smart Phones, Digital Photography Family History Computer Maintenance.

Aged card group folds

Music hour at SLQ

FOR those who are current scrap bookers or are interested in card making, a group who, due to advancing age, can no longer continue to meet offers the following items for sale.

‘Cuttlebug’ embosser with 5 templates, heat gun and powders, 116 rubber stamps with 16 coloured stamp pads, large and small guillotines, scissors, punches, ribbons, laces, sparkles, trims etc. New value over $800; sell the lot for $300. Phone Meg on 3283 1099.

EVERY Friday afternoon in State Library of Queensland’s Poinciana Lounge from 3.45pm-4.45pm enjoy a free hour of music with our volunteer musicians.

Performances range from classical, jazz and contemporary melodies on piano, to guitar and a variety of other instruments.

It’s the perfect way to wind down at the end of the week.

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Cent Auction at Oxley A CENT Auction will be held at QWCA Oxley Hall in Cawonga Park, 80 Lincoln Street, Oxley on Wednesday 19 March, commencing at 10:30 am.Admission is $6.00 which includes light lunch, lucky door prize and one sheet of tickets.

All welcome! For further information contact Jean on 3372 5965.

BOWLS bag, on wheels with handle as new plus 4 bowls $60. Ph 3821 7556. Ormiston CHAMPION 2000 + juicer with original documentation. Recipes and operating instructions $200. Ph 3856 1450.

Grange.

COBRA stick (to adjust bed position) $30. Over bed frame (monkey bar) $75. Adjustable shower stool $25. Ph 0400 892 497. Caboolture.

COMPUTER desks 3 various sizes and shapes, clean. GC. $8, $7 & $6 respectively.

Ph 3254 4410 or 0431 233 144. New Farm.

‘CUTTLEBUG’ /Templates; Heat Gun; 116 stamps/Pads, Guillotines, punches, lge quantity trims etc. New Value $800. Sell $300.

Ph 07 3283 1099.

Margate.

GATE steel, fancy panels in centre 1600cmW x 1300cmH. Never used. $120 ono. Ph 3282 2249. Ipswich.

LAWN bowls, Greenmaster Premier power size 3, red, tested 2010. Near new. Sell $200. Ph 3261 1158.

Brackenridge.

MOLIMED maxi pads (pack of 14) $5 a pack or 1 box of 12 packs for $50, free delivery Sandgate area or can post for $25 extra.

Luisa_bunin@hotmail.com or 0435 885 633.

Sandgate.

MOTHER of the bride or special occasion suits cream with embroidery, size 10 and 12, never worn. Cost $400. Sell $50 each. Ph 0404 453 533. Sandstone Point.

MOTORISED Plega scooter $450 ono. Ph 3343 8137. Holland Park.

SOUVENIR tea spoons 81 from around the world in a glass fronted case $450 ono. Ph

0411 488 334.

Murrumba Downs.

TABLE heavy duty, steel frame, fold up, laminated top and border. 1200mm x 750mm.

VGC $85. Ph 3359 0666. Chermside.

FREE For Sale Classifieds Only ONE FREE FOR SALE classified allowed per person per month. No other sorts of Classifieds, ie: Wanted adverts will be accepted. The publisher reserves the right to decline, edit and reduce the number of classifieds appearing due to space available in the newspaper. Due to these space constraints sometimes not all adverts will appear in the one month, but will be placed in the following month.

You can write up to 20 words per advert, but make sure that your contact phone number, and the selling price are clearly stated.

Items for sale must not exceed $500.

Please submit FREE classifieds only by post, fax or email to our office by 30th of each month.

(No adverts will be accepted over the telephone.)

Wanted items are no longer accepted.

Conditions apply: Free For Sale classifieds are for private party advertising only. No business adverts accepted. Please print the first word of your classified in CAPITALS, and the rest of the advert should be in lower case. All adverts must be accompanied by the name, address and phone number of the person placing the advertising.

POST your adverts to: ‘Bris Free 4 Sale,’ Brisbane Seniors Newspaper, P O Box 1062, Tewantin Q. 4565.

FAX adverts to: 5474 4975 EMAIL: free4sale@seniorsnewspaper.com.au (All emailed adverts must be in lower case, except for the first word, which should be in capitals.)

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No collection too big or small.

We can pick them up or drop them into our store.

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community news Seniors Twospeed Crossword

Shoe logic If the shoe fits, buy it in every colour ~ Anon EDITORIAL DEADLINE: Editorial copy is always welcome.

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community news Bands in parks

CELEBRATE autumn with Bands in Parks. Suitable for the whole family, sing along to favourites whilst enjoying parks around Brisbane. All performances run for 60 minutes.

Sunday 9 March - Flavours of Scotland - a morning performance by the University of Queensland Pipe Band at 11am at Sherwood Arboretum, Sherwood.

Sunday 9 March - Brisbane Brass pays tribute with songs from Indiana Jones, Jurassic Park, Star Wars and James Bond at 2pm at Rocks Riverside Park, Seventeen Mile Rocks.

Sunday 9 March - Yellow Cabs Bayside Brass will have the audience swinging to the golden era of big bands at 2pm at Wynnum Wading Pool, Wynnum.

Sunday 16 March - Still Standing performs rock and blues with soul from Joe Cocker to Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. Relax and enjoy cool grooves

from the late 60s to the 80s at 3pm, Nixon Park, Oxley.

Sunday 16 March - BSB Swing!

Brings a program of spectacular vocals joined with the sounds of big band swing at 2pm, Roma Street Parklands, Brisbane.

Sunday 16 March - BCT Salvation Arm Band entertains with vintage brass style at 2pm, Newstead House, Newstead.

Sunday 23 March - Brisbane Brass in a swashbuckling mood entertains at a 9am concert at Vic Lucas Park, Bulimba.

Sunday 30 March - Celtic Airs - City of Brisbane Band entertain in true highland style at 11am, Bulimba Memorial Park.

Sunday 30 March - Botanic symphony - Amadeus Orchestra plays light classics from Bach, Bizet, Mendelssohn and Mozart at 2pm, Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Toowong.

Redland City Bands REDLAND City Bands Inc presents its first concert for 2014 featuring the reputable Redland City Concert Band and Redland Wind Ensemble plus a range of special guests.

Each band will perform well known, easy listening and toe tapping favourites throughout the concert to suit all tastes. It is an afternoon of great music not to be missed.

There will be plenty on offer including great raffle prizes, afternoon tea and much more.

The Concert is on Sunday 16 March 2014, Doors Open at 1:00pm, Concert starts at 1:30pm at the Assembly Hall Smith St, Cleveland. Tickets available at the door.

Ticket Prices: Adults $15.00, Concession/ Students $10.00, Children under 12 free. Come along for an enjoyable Sunday Afternoon 16 March 2014 and support the Redland City Bands.

More details www.redlandcitybands.org or phone George 0412 933 635.

Paniyiri Greek Festival seeks volunteers

TWO weeks of celebrations to mark Australia’s longest running Greek festival Call for volunteers. The countdown is on - it’s just over three months to go until Brisbane’s beloved Paniyiri Greek Festival takes over the city in a cacophony of dance, food, cooking and celebrations. It’s simply Brisbane’s most fantastic festival and this year will extend over 10 days, with the famous finale weekend May 24 and 25.

You don’t need to know how to dance

the Zorba, Sirto, Kalamatiano or Sousta; how to play the bouzouki, tarabuka or lira, or even know what the famous honeypuffs taste like (mind altering by the way), but if you are interested in volunteering at Paniyiri Greek Festival then let us know! Paniyiri is looking for volunteers to assist with various events. Those interested in volunteering should email volunteer@paniyiri.com or call 3356 6810.

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